Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(558)

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NARA

Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu

Time, innovation, and flavor converge in an old soy sauce brewery that’s earned a Michelin Green Star. Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu is revitalizing taste buds while preserving a slice of Nara's history with every perfect dish.

Lunch: $36.09-72.17
Dinner: $72.17-108.26
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TOKYO

Ginza Kitagawa

Featuring Shiga’s well-known Shinohara style, Ginza Kitagawa’s chefs paint a beautiful canvas of flavors. Each dish in the omakase course perfectly expresses the seasons visually and through flavorful Shiga ingredients.

Dinner: $216.52-288.69
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TOKYO

Nihonryori Ichirin

Nihonryori Ichirin employs fresh Japanese produce to create omakase courses that fully represent the country’s beautiful seasons. These dishes are flavorful and paired perfectly with seasonal sake or tea, offering an unforgettable dining experience.

Lunch: $180.43-216.52
Dinner: $180.43-216.52
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TOKYO

Mutsukari

This Michelin-starred gastronomic haven seamlessly crafts the pinnacle of traditional Kaiseki cuisine, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the sophistication of its upscale surroundings.

Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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TOKYO

Nishiazabu Noguchi

Chef Shotaro Noguchi’s devotion to kaiseki is shown here at Nishiazabu Noguchi, where he pays homage to his extensive training in Japanese cuisine by adding his own unique touches — a culinary approach that has earned him a Michelin star.

Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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TOKYO

Miyasaka

This Michelin-starred Japanese gem stands as a testament to the artistry and precision of Japanese cuisine, capturing the essence of seasons in each delicate dish.

Lunch: $144.34-216.52
Dinner: $252.60-360.86
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KYOTO

Tan

Taking its name from the Tango Peninsula in Kyoto, Tan’s close relationship with local producers upholds their mutual philosophy of sustainability.

Lunch: $21.65-28.87
Dinner: $43.30-129.91
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TOKYO

Den

Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa’s down-to-earth choice of menu, along with his impeccable execution, has earned his restaurant 2 Michelin stars, and a Green Star for sustainability.

Lunch: $216.52-288.69
Dinner: $216.52-288.69
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NARA

Nara Nikon

With a practice informed by old masters, Chef Shimizu Shojiro earned two Michelin Stars by demonstrating that there is still space to play in the world of traditional Japanese cuisine.

Lunch: $108.26-144.34
Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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KYOTO

Ogawa (Nakagyo)

The flavors of tradition are still prominent in the dishes of this Japanese restaurant that is always seeking to evolve.

Lunch: $36.09-79.39
Dinner: $202.08-216.52
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KYOTO

Gion Kurashita

At his Gion restaurant, Chef Kurashita Satoru expertly prepares traditional Kyoto kaiseki, displaying mastery over all ingredients, from king crab and wagyu beef to even the humble tofu.

Lunch: $57.74-202.08
Dinner: $57.74-202.08
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TOKYO

Yoyogi-Uehara Yu

The supplier comes first at this Yoyogi-Uehara kappo restaurant. Chef Yusuke Imoto’s culinary philosophy focuses on conveying the hard work and passion of his farmers, ranchers and fishermen to the customer with simple, unadorned dishes.

Lunch: $115.48-252.60
Dinner: $115.48-252.60
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OITA

Oryori Hatano

A kaiseki which respects the traditions of the craft, and received two Michelin stars for its efforts.

Lunch: $144.34-216.52
Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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KYOTO

Muromachi Wakuden

Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.

Lunch: $108.26-144.34
Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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TOKYO

Seisoka

Be rejuvenated by the peaceful atmosphere while dining at the most outstanding traditional kaiseki restaurant.

Lunch: $57.74-122.69
Dinner: $202.08-281.47
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AICHI

Kawabun

The oldest restaurant in Nagoya, a meal at Kawabun is a cultural experience in its own right. Enjoy fine traditional dining in the surroundings of a ryōtei which has entertained the Nagoya elite for over 400 years.

Lunch: $173.21-180.43
Dinner: $173.21-180.43
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TOKYO

Imakoko

The bounties of Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula are masterfully prepared at this Shibuya establishment, founded and run by a world-class chef who once served at the Embassy of Japan in Bolivia.

Lunch: $57.74-64.95
Dinner: $158.78-230.95
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TOKYO

Akasaka Kenmochi

With seasonal produce sourced from all over Japan and served on traditional ko-imari porcelain, chef Makoto Kenmochi creates course menus that aim to tantalize all of his diners’ five senses.

Dinner: $173.21-180.43
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KYOTO

Ganko Sanjo Honten

While its convenient riverside location, affordable prices and impeccable cuisine draw hundreds of customers a day, many also come to marvel at the traditional Japanese interiors of this Sanjo establishment.

Lunch: $86.61-144.34
Dinner: $86.61-144.34
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KYOTO

Ganko Kameoka Rakurakusou

Indulge in a succulent sukiyaki or kaiseki course meal beneath the rafters of one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.

Lunch: $86.61-144.34
Dinner: $86.61-144.34
Heritage Location
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ISHIKAWA

CRAFEAT

Conceptualized by a team led by a 10th-generation Wajima-nuri lacquerware artisan, CRAFEAT highlights the beauty of Ishikawa Prefecture’s seafood and produce by serving up impeccable kaiseki-style courses on breathtaking traditional tableware.

Dinner: $122.69-129.91
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MIE

Japanese Restaurant Hamayu (Shima Kanko Hotel)

Delicate, elegant, and high-quality dishes filled with Ise-Shima’s finest seasonal ingredients put on a show at Hamayu, located in one of Mie Prefecture’s most luxurious hotels.

Lunch: $108.26-360.86
Dinner: $108.26-360.86
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Gourmet seafood platter with lobster and unique shellfish dishes
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YAMANASHI

Yamanakako Shogetsu

Traditional nihon-ryori, the foundation of all Japanese food, is served up in kaiseki form at the foot of Japan’s most sacred mountain. Luxury ingredients like soft-shelled turtle and pufferfish have enthralled guests for almost 20 years.

Dinner: $519.64-1,544.48
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FUKUOKA

Benkei

Indulge in the sprawling menu and premium quality characteristic of Japan’s best hotels at the Nikko Hotel Fukuoka, where Benkei serves high-end Japanese delicacies and home-cooked comfort food with equal skill.

Lunch: $36.09-108.26
Dinner: $72.17-180.43
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TOKYO

Hamamatsucho Washoku Tempura Yokota

With its original branch in Azabu-juban having held a Michelin Star for eight years, Yokota brings its culinary excellence to the nightlife district of Hamamatsucho. Kaiseki course menus showcase the chefs’ deep understanding of seasonal ingredients.

Dinner: $108.26-158.78
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TOKYO

Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Shinjuku Yonegami

Discover the roots of traditional nihon-ryori through the unparalleled culinary skill of Yonegami’s chefs. Seasonal ingredients, freshly purchased from local sources daily, are crafted into expert displays of hashiri, shun and nagori.

Dinner: $144.34-216.52
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TOKYO

Wami Daisuke

Located in a residential area of Tokyo’s Shirokane district, this Kyoto-style ryotei offers a highly intimate dining experience almost like a supper club, and is frequented by some of Japan’s most famous celebrities.

Dinner: $93.82-144.34
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KYOTO

Washoku Uoman (Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo)

In a movement that calls to mind the historic convergence of northern and southern ingredients on the capital, the finest ingredients from all over Japan, like Omi wagyu beef from Shiga, are combined here into traditional kaiseki course menus.

Lunch: $108.26-115.48
Dinner: $108.26-115.48
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