OMAKASE JapanEatinerary Fine Dining Column

Experience Japan's ultimate seasonal dining with our 2026 guide to the 15 essential Kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo. From Michelin-starred legends to modern hidden gems, discover where to eat and learn the essential etiquette of this traditional multi-course art.

Discover 11 family-friendly Michelin-listed kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo where children and babies are welcome. Curated by official Michelin Guide partner OMAKASE Eatinerary.

Discover 10 family-friendly Michelin-listed kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto, where children and babies are welcome. Handpicked by OMAKASE Eatinerary.

Nine Tokyo kaiseki restaurants with vegan and vegetarian friendly options selected by official MICHELIN Guide partner Omakase.

A selection of 8 kaiseki nihon-ryouri venues in Kyoto selected by official MICHELIN Guide partners, OMAKASE Japan Eatinerary for their excellent vegan, Japanese food.

As an official partner of the Michelin Guide, the OMAKASE editorial team presents a handpicked collection of Fukuoka’s most distinguished kaiseki (traditional multi-course haute cuisine) and Japanese dining destinations, arranged by price range.

Kaiseki Kamimura, who oversaw the cuisine at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit, earned two Michelin stars in the 2019 Michelin Guide. In partnership with Michelin, the OMAKASE editorial team introduces its elegant Kyoto-style kaiseki—traditional multi-course dining—crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients from Ise.

The editorial team at OMAKASE, an official partner of the Michelin Guide, has handpicked a selection of Kyoto’s Michelin-starred restaurants that specialize in kaiseki cuisine. With so many exceptional options in Kyoto, it can be overwhelming to choose where to dine. To help, we’ve narrowed it down to 9 restaurants that allow instant reservations and highlighted our top 3 recommendations.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official Michelin partner, delves into the world of Kaiseki cuisine.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official partner of Michelin, presents the top 11 Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza where you can experience exquisite Japanese fine dining.

The ancient city of Kyoto offers a unique and rich cultural heritage, with many historical temples, shrines, and other buildings. Kyo-ryori, the cuisine of Kyoto, is no exception. Kyoto cuisine encompasses various styles, including banquet cuisine for nobles, plant-based cuisine for monks in training, ceremonial dishes, and kaiseki cuisine for tea parties. What stands out most in Kyoto cuisine is its reflection of the beautiful four seasons. In spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, bamboo shoots take center stage. Summer brings pike congers, followed by matsutake mushrooms in autumn, and puffer fish and crab in winter. These signature ingredients highlight the beauty of each season. Additionally, Kyoto’s local vegetables and flavors centered around rich soup stock offer a culinary experience distinct from that of Tokyo.