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Tokyo Kaiseki Restaurants(167)
COURSE MENUGinza Konoha
Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Amishiro
Kyoto-style home-cooking comes to fashionable Azabu-Juban. Daily-changing menus feature seasonal vegetables, as well as meat and fish grilled over kishu-binchotan charcoal. Enjoy your meal with your pick from a wide range of sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONNihonryori Byakuya
Nihonryori Byakuya isn’t content to stick with old ways of thinking and cooking. Set on the trendy Kagurazaka Street in Tokyo, this restaurant creates invigorating dishes based on the foundations of traditional Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONG -WA Selection- (Tokyo Marriott Hotel)
Billed as authentic Japanese cuisine with a French twist, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel’s G ~WA Selection~ feels just as sophisticated as its name thanks to its stylish treatment of Japanese classics in a luxurious space.
SEAT RESERVATIONChakaiseki Zushi
Inspired by both daily and ceremonial meals of old, the chef of this chakaiseki restaurant manifests pre-Edo period dining philosophies to serve his guests a traditional culinary experience steeped in tea and tradition.
SEAT RESERVATIONShion
Even before moving to its current Akasaka location, a philosophy of reverence for Japan’s natural beauty has always driven the traditional kaiseki cuisine at Shion. Private rooms provide a much-needed respite from the Tokyo rush.
SEAT RESERVATIONKagurazaka Ishikawa
Chef Ishikawa Hideki may be the owner of several Michelin-starred restaurants, but his first independent kaiseki restaurant, the three-Michelin-starred Kagurazaka Ishikawa, will always remain foremost in his heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kitafuku
Ginza Kitafuku is one of the best crab specialists in Japan, where you can choose from a full range of different species and enjoy a private room dining.
SEAT RESERVATIONKioicho Fukudaya
Private room dining at a two Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant, a longtime a favorite of Japanese high society.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyuki (Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo)
The most exquisite dining experience paired with the most exquisite cuisine. Within Tokyo’s natural Sea of Clouds, Miyuki offers a variety of Japanese course meals, from kaiseki to sushi to teppanyaki.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyori-ya Tachibana
The sheer respect for Japanese aesthetic and culinary arts is palpable at this Roppongi restaurant, where Chef Kosei Tachibana delights guests with his performative yet reverent way of preparing traditional kappo cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONMenosou
Experience the highly acclaimed Japanese cuisine creations of this longtime Kagurazaka establishment.
SEAT RESERVATIONAoyama Asada
Enjoy a beautifully prepared kaiseki course in an establishment steeped in over 300 years of tradition. Known for vibrant and intricate presentation, feast your eyes and tastebuds on Kaga cuisine, a Kanazawa and Hokuriku specialty.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoryori Kuhara
Reservation-only, this unassuming Michelin Bib Gourmand holder in Ebisu is run by a husband-wife duo, serving uncomplicated small plates with truly exemplary service.
SEAT RESERVATIONShokuzen Abe
Authentic Kyoto vegetables, charcoal grilled to perfection — this Ginza restaurant offers a true taste of the old capital.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkasaka Kikunoi
The king of Kyoto kaiseki has come to Tokyo, with a two-Michelin-star restaurant exuding class and tradition.
SEAT RESERVATIONShinbashi Sasada
World-class Japanese-style dining is the order of the day at this central Tokyo restaurant, alongside ultra-fresh produce.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeika Kobayashi
Ultra-exclusive and ultra-delicious — this traditional dining restaurant in Shinjuku ward is one to put at the top of your list.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Kadowaki
A consistent feature on the World's Top 50 Restaurants and regular recipient of three stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo, Kadowaki's traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki, or kyokaiseki, is beyond reproach.
SEAT RESERVATIONKaiseki Tsujitome
The holder of two Michelin stars for over 12 years, this Akasaka restaurant just outside the eastern grounds of the Imperial Palace has a surprisingly freeform approach to traditional kaiseki — even in spite of its 100-plus years of history.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyuGin
Having held three Michelin stars for almost 15 years, this kaiseki restaurant boldly experiments with omakase courses that use nothing but the finest ingredients.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Kojyu
Pamper your five senses with the true authenticity of seasonal Japanese cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Shinohara
Leaving his life in Shiga behind, Chef Shinohara Takemasa moved to Tokyo to bring the taste of the Kansai country to Tokyo, and ended up winning two Michelin stars for his efforts.
SEAT RESERVATIONKohaku
Chef Koizumi Koji is the youngest chef in Japan to hold three Michelin stars. At his Kagurazaka restaurant Kohaku, he uses unorthodox combinations of ingredients not usually found in traditional kaiseki to phenomenal effect.
SEAT RESERVATIONSeizan
Inventive kaiseki dining, with a focus on exquisite soups.
SEAT RESERVATIONMakimura
This restaurant may no longer have its astounding three Michelin stars, but it's definitely not due to lack of ability or deliciousness. Now referral-only, Makimura continues to delight regulars with its simple kaiseki cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONJingumae Higuchi
Carefully hand-crafted fare makes for an incredible dining experience in the heart of Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabujuban Fukuda
Exclusive kaiseki excellence with soups and service to die for, just minutes from downtown.
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Reserve Kaiseki Restaurants in Tokyo
Enjoying a luxury kaiseki meal in Tokyo is one of the most incredible and authentic Tokyo dining experiences of Japanese food available. Making food into an art form, traditional kaiseki meals are sumptuous, multi-course banquets. Different courses made from carefully selected ingredients use a range of techniques covering all of the essentials of traditional Japanese cuisine: a deep-fried course, a steamed course, sashimi for freshness, and the list goes on. There are so many delicious elements that make up an unforgettable kaiseki meal. In restaurants overlooking the glittery city to traditional Japanese restaurants in local neighborhoods, experience different culinary approaches at kaiseki restaurants throughout Shibuya, Asakusa, Roppongi and more.
Enjoy the spirit of hospitality as your specialty chef serves a series of individual dishes, each referencing the different elements of Japanese cooking. Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere with each kaiseki dish presented perfectly, with a nod to the seasons. You could even find yourself staying overnight at a traditional ryokan hotel, one that’s tucked away on the underside of the big city with a kaiseki dining experience to match your stay in Tokyo.
For those who want to enjoy kaiseki ryori without the high price tag, kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo sometimes offer a lunchtime version of their spectacular meals, too. You can enjoy an abridged set meal eating the best elements of a kaiseki banquet, but without the big price tag. With the range of exquisite kaiseki restaurants available throughout Tokyo, you can still enjoy kaiseki dining at an affordable kaiseki restaurant that offers a unique cultural experience.
If you want to enjoy some of the best kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo, it is definitely worth reserving ahead of time, before you dine, especially if you are planning on visiting a Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo. Many high-status kaiseki restaurants are popular, so reserving beforehand means you can lock in the unique dining experience you have always wanted. Place a reservation now for a banquet that you will never forget, one full of traditional Japanese food that is cooked to perfection at a kaiseki restaurant in Tokyo.