Just south of Bukkoji Temple and steps from Kyoto’s Shijo-Karasuma Station, Kanzan is a Michelin-s...

Just a short walk from Yasaka Shrine’s south gate, Jikishinbo Saiki is a celebrated culinary desti...

After honing his craft at the renowned Michelin 2-starred Roan Kikunoi in Kyoto and the three-star K...

Escape the city and enjoy Japanese cuisine in the birthplace of Shotoku Taishi, a symbol of Japan’...

Among the My Concierge Select restaurants, this may be the most difficult to find. Tucked away along...

Unotoki is a culinary masterpiece produced by the Michelin-starred “Nogizaka Shin” in To...

Soba is one of the three pillars of Japanese Cuisine, alongside Sushi and Tempura. For centuries, so...

Owner and Head Chef Shinji Ishida began his culinary career at a prestigious ryotei in Tokushima, Sh...

In the serene Nihonbashi district, Waki Shun opened in 2023, just a five-minute walk from Nihombashi...

Established in 1965, Naniwa Kappo Kigawa has become a cornerstone of Osaka’s culinary culture in H...

Chef Toru Okuda saw limitless potential in the culinary profession, unbound by academic background, ...

Nestled in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district, an area with over 550 years of tradition, countless...

Kyoto Cuisine Toriyone sits at the gates of Matsuo Taisha, one of Kyoto’s oldest shrines. Revered ...

Located in Osaka’s Nishitenma area, Kisetsuryori Iwai has been a local gem for years, offering...

Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds a...

Kitcho is one of Japan’s most esteemed names in traditional Japanese cuisine, founded by culinary ...

Located beneath the St. Regis Hotel in Osaka’s Honmachi district, Ajikitcho Bunbuan is a Michelin ...

In Japan, the casual term for “friends” or “close friends” is Dachi, and ...

In the quiet neighborhood of Meguro, Tokyo, away from the city’s hustle, stands a tranquil bui...

An innovative Japanese restaurant which has been awarded a Michelin star for 10 consecutive years si...

Chef Yosuke Otsuka, head chef and owner of Oryori Otsuka Yosuke, hails from Kurume in Fukuoka Prefec...

Founded in 1939 by its first proprietress, Ms. Machi Fukuda, who named it “Fukudaya” wit...

Okasho, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with over 130 years of tradition, was founded in 1887 as...

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Roppongi, Shojin Sougo has been enchanting guests since its opening ...

After operating in Kobe for 12 years and being featured in the Michelin Guide Hyogo 2016 Special Edi...

Discover the essence of Kyoto at Ginza Fujiyama, where tradition meets innovation under the meticulo...

Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is th...

Kagurazaka Kouseki is a reservation-only urban hideawa which offers an exquisite dining experience. ...

Founded in 1856, Shimogamo Saryo is located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine. A...

Kitcho was first opened by Mr. Teiichi Yuki in Osaka in 1930, who incorporated his deep understandin...

It is nearly impossible to get a reservation at many restaurants in Kyoto without a referral. The pu...

Established in 1659, Kaga Cuisine Akasaka Asada has a history spanning over 350 years and its culina...

Edo Ryori refers to the culinary traditions which were developed in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during t...

Opened in July 2022, Otsuki is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located just a 3-minute wal...

Chef Akihiro Yamada earned a Michelin star (Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2022) in a mere year-and-a-ha...

Chef Keisuke Mifune began his training at the renowned restaurant “Ajikitcho” in Osaka, ...

Sui Ohya first opened for business in Shinsaibashi in 2011 and then relocated to its current locatio...

After many years of rigorous training at Honkogetsu, the famous establishment in Osaka considered to...

Zenbei Yoshida, the owner of Kitakura Zenryomaru, was born in Kitaura, Miyazaki as the son of a fish...

Located in Hamamatsucho in Tokyo, Kurogi is a highly-renowned Japanese cuisine establishment run by ...

Nishino is a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant located in the business district of Higobashi i...

Wagokoro Izumi is a distinguished Michelin starred kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, led by Chef Masaki I...

The very first restaurant in the history of Nara to be listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 stars and c...

After six years of training in Japanese cuisine and another six years honing his skills in French cu...

Yakumo Saryo is a unique dining space owned by the renowned designer Shinichiro Ogata, known for his...

Michelin 2-Star Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi, the sister restaurant of Michelin 3-Star Kikunoi H...

After receiving his training at a number of renowned restaurants such as Wakuden and Toriimoto, the ...

Tucked within a quiet temple located in Kyoto, Kanga-an is a restaurant where you can indulge in veg...

In admiration towards his father who was a top Japanese chef himself, Chef Kakoiyama began his culin...

To spread the message of the beauty of Kyoto’s culture and tradition to the world through its ...

Originally opening in a back street of Roppongi in 2003 as small Japanese restaurant, Nihonryori Ryu...

Kaishoku Shimizu has been continuously awarded 1 Michelin star since 2010. The name “Kaishoku&...

“Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka”; Kyoto’s summer tradition passed down from the cultu...

Nestled in the narrow, cobblestone alleys of Ponto-cho by the Kamo River, Daitoryo serves Kyoto cuis...

In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible C...

Jiki MIyazawa has been awarded a consecutive Michelin star every year since 2014. Its current head c...

Japanese Cuisine Yuki was created to continue the spirit and inheritance of my grandfather, the foun...

Renowned restaurant in Kyoto, Godan Miyazawa is run by esteemed owner and head chef Masato Miyazawa ...

This traditional Japanese cuisine establishment was opened by a chef who spent years training and ho...

In Japan, there is something called “Nijūshi Sekki”, which divides each of the four sea...

Having been awarded a 1 Michelin star only a year after its establishment, Kiyama is the restaurant ...

Gion Suetomo was founded in 2009 by its owner, Hisashi Suetomo, who trained for many years at the fa...

Listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 Michelin Stars every year since 2011, Isshisouden Nakamura is a wo...

Conveniently located at a few minute’s walk from Susukino Station in Sapporo is Matsukura, a l...

Salon de Muge opened in 2017 right nearby Kikunoi’s main restaurant so that guests could exper...

Bordered by antique shops and steeped in history and culture in the town of Nishitenma, lies a Kyo-k...

Kichisen is located near Shimogamo-jinja shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site, on the edge of Kyoto ...

“A small stone-paved path, lined by bamboo trees which suddenly appears in the middle of Akasa...

Open for business as an “Ochaya” since the last days of the Edo Period of the mid-1800s, Tsudaro...

“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into ...

Ifuki specializes in serving “Sumibi Kappo” cuisine, cooking in front of the customer using a li...

Enjoy dining at a restaurant and inn along the Kamo River in Kyoto, and savor the cuisine of a world...

Even after being renamed Honami, this long-standing establishment and its second-generation owner Ch...

Located in Kōyōen, one of Japan’s exclusive residential areas, “Komago” continues to be the ...

Ryosho opened in January of 2022 and it took less than a year for it to receive 2 Michelin stars. Th...

“Kashiwaya Senriyama Main Store” is a Osaka’s premier Japanese restaurant that has...

Ichijunisai Ueno Mino can be found among the beautiful picturesque scenery of green leaves in the sp...

Enjoy luxurious Kyoto cuisine and a spectacular view of the Kamo River at the historic Japanese rest...

Created with the freshest and most in-season ingredients found in the nature of the alpine region of...

Multiple-time Michelin-starred Japanese Cuisine Koryu completed its relocation from Kitashinchi to K...

Chef Shigeru Muroi is a vastly-experienced and respected English-speaking chef who first earned his ...

Ichijunisai Ueno Toyonaka is located in Toyonaka, Osaka and takes pride in its cuisine which uses da...

The inimitable culture of Kyoto is one that has been passed down over many countless years. Kikusui ...

2-Michelin starred Koryu has relocated to the Kitahama area of Osaka and in its place now stands Kor...

Awarded consecutive 3 Michelin stars, Osaka’s prestigious Kashiwaya Senriyama Honten has tradi...

Founded in 1957, Seiwasou is a Japanese restaurant located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Fushimi in Kyoto is a ...