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A curated look at Kyoto’s standout dishes, all handpicked by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, from the 2025 selection.

Explore Kyoto with Junko Sakaguchi, okami of Sanso Kyoyamato and MICHELIN Guide Service Award winner, as she shares her favorite spots and traditions.

Its compact size, flat terrain, grid-like streets and scenic paths make Kyoto among the most walkable cities in Japan — and one that’s best discovered on foot.

Kyoto’s an exciting place for food and culture in itself, but it’s also a great base for exploring other parts of Western Japan.

Even the most traditional Kyoto ryokan makes some modern concessions. Ask yourself: just how much authenticity are you after?

In Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district, kaiseki masters, tempura artisans, and MICHELIN-starred chefs serve up tradition with a modern edge.

Two-Star chef Shinya Takamasu of Kodaiji Jugyuan shares his favorite places in Kyoto — from forest paths to riverside walks, antique shops, and the sea.

Uncover the magic of Asia’s ancient temples by day and unwind in MICHELIN-level luxury by night—these handpicked hotels are your gateway to sacred wonders and seriously stylish stays.

With just enough time to plan a trip before cherry blossom season this spring, we're taking a closer look at one of the best hotels in Kyoto. Once you’ve found your sea legs in Japan, you might try a hyper-traditional ryokan. Until then, consider the One Key Ace Hotel.

Soba is deeply rooted in Kyoto, as a staple of both the city’s cuisine and the broader washoku tradition, a traditional dietary culture of Japan, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are our Inspectors’ top Soba restaurants in Kyoto.

Kyoto’s ryotei culture traces its roots to the philosophy of wabi-sabi — a reverence for imperfection and impermanence — shaped by tea master Sen no Rikyu in the late 16th century.

From riverside urban beaches to open-air cinema screenings and pools, summer in Paris offers a sun-soaked mix of culture, cuisine and beachy vibes.

Osaka might be a detour off the typical Japan itinerary, but the so-called “Nation’s Kitchen” is an obvious stop for the MICHELIN-minded traveler. At the One Key InterContinental Osaka, everything that makes this city special, all in one place.

Spending summer in Qatar? Icy-cool waters are the only place to unwind.

Discover where you should book next with top tips from Angelo Sato, the prodigiously talented chef behind Two-MICHELIN-Star Humble Chicken.

Kyo-sushi is Kyoto’s elegant take on sushi, rooted in local ingredients, seasonal restraint, and centuries-old techniques unique to the city’s refined cuisine.

A bevy of historic country retreats made their presence felt among Italy's first-ever Key hotels.

The chef behind Britain’s first-ever vegan MICHELIN-Star restaurant, Plates London, Kirk Haworth gives us his recommendations for plant-based goodness and celebratory occasions.