Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo Restaurants(558)
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 RESERVATIONUkihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)
Inspired by the Japanese literary classic the Tale of Genji, the Hotel Granvia Osaka’s Ukihashi provides an unforgettable dining experience with seasonal ingredients and beautiful decor.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Okurano
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Kitashinchi Okurano brings kaiseki cuisine to life by merging tradition with playfulness. Learn precisely what the philosophy of “wakei seijaku” means while experiencing culinary excellence in Osaka's heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONRokujo Kawarain San
Storytelling, tradition, and artistry underpin meals at Rokujo Kawarain San, a top-tier kaiseki venue with reasonable prices and seasonal menus.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirayuki
One of Fukuoka’s most celebrated kappo restaurants, Shirayuki’s chef is dedicated to helping guests discover the beauty of Kyushu seafood by through seasonal fish dishes. Sake and wine pairings are abundant.
SEAT RESERVATIONYugyoan Tankuma Kitamise (Hotel New Grand Yokohama)
Located inside the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, famed Kyoto restaurant Yugyoan brings its brand of Kyoto-style cuisine to Kanto. Here, guests can enjoy both sushi and kappo-style cuisine that’s a treat for both the eyes and taste buds.
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 RESERVATIONBeppu Hirokado
Step out of the relaxing hot springs and into Hirokado for a food experience that is uniquely Oita. Enjoy an exclusive omakase course highlighting the region’s specialty produce, accompanied by handmade soba and delectable drinks.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Mitsutoki
A splendid interior, creative presentation, and thoughtful customization set this Osaka restaurant apart from the highly competitive Kitashinchi eatery scene.
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 RESERVATIONJikishinbou Saiki
At this kappo restaurant near Yasaka Shrine and the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetics meet to create dishes guaranteed to awaken all five senses.
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 RESERVATIONKyoto Tsuruya (Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel)
A dedicated sushi counter promises authentic dining, while course menus and celebratory meals bring people together from across the country and world to delight in historic Japanese traditions of hospitality.
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.
COURSE MENUShunsai Hayato
Cuisine fit for a king. Near the Korakuen Gardens, this Okayama restaurant keeps the cuisine of the feudal lords of fine otonosama-ryori alive. Feast on fresh sashimi and Chiya beef, a wagyu cattle so rare it bears the title of “phantom wagyu”.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakata Sushi Takayama
Few culinary pairings capture harmony as beautifully as kaiseki cuisine and Edomae sushi, a blend mastered at Hakata Sushi Takayama.
COURSE MENUWARAYAKI funsista
Tradition meets change at this Gotanda restaurant, where seasonal fish, meats and vegetables are grilled over straw in traditional Kochi style. Ingredients are seared with intense but carefully controlled heat to bring out a delightful, smoky aroma.
COURSE MENUSawaichi Roppongi
A traditional Japanese restaurant in Roppongi, the seafood at Sawaichi is immaculate, whether grilled over binchotan charcoal, simmered or served as sashimi. Fine traditional joinery reinforces the sense of atmosphere.
COURSE MENUGinza Hakobune Daiginjyo SHIZUKU
The reputation of this Ginza venue primarily rests on its impressive 500-plus sake library, enhanced by the allure of a private dining experience and teamed with Hokuriku-Shinetsu-inspired seasonal kaiseki that stands on its own merits.
COURSE MENUKani Kani Land Kyoto Gion
Originally from Niigata, this restaurant brings the famed snow crab and king crab from off the Sea of Japan's frigid waters to the historic geisha district of Gion in Kyoto.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Takeshigero Hotel Granvia Kyoto
The Hotel Granvia Kyoto plays host to one of Kyoto’s most historic kyo-kaiseki restaurants, with over 300 years of history serving freshwater fish and other traditional dishes.
COURSE MENURestaurant Tsukimichi
A hidden sanctuary in Fukuoka, where quiet hospitality and soulful cuisine offer a true retreat for the spirit.
SEAT RESERVATIONMikuri
Perfect for wine lovers, Mikuri adds a western twist to omakase courses by harmoniously combining carefully crafted course dinners with wine.
SEAT RESERVATIONOno
After years of operating his elusive traveling restaurant, the Michelin-starred chef Ono Koto has finally settled into a permanent home in the Kitashinchi district to deliver kaiseki using Awajishima-sourced items.
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.
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