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Kyoto by the MICHELIN Guide

See the Kyoto guide

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Escape the City: The Best Day Trips from Tokyo

From coastal escapes to mountain retreats, these unforgettable destinations are just a short trip from Japan’s capital.

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Spas, Sento and Onsen: The Best of Bathing Culture in Tokyo

Immerse yourself in one of Japan’s oldest traditional practices

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Must-Try Dishes in Tokyo, According to MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

All year round, our MICHELIN Guide inspectors incessantly sample dishes from the best chefs and restaurants in Japan. Here are their most memorable ones.

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Tsuru to Kame, a Japanese Kappo-Style Restaurant Run by an All-Female Staff

From Ancient History Books and Traditional Poetry to the Tea Ceremony: Transmitting Culinary Culture to the World

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Florilege, A Pioneer in Tokyo-Style Plant-Based Cuisine

Chef Hiroyasu Kawate of two MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star restaurant Florilege on his creative process and emphasis on sustainable practices.

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The Best Hotels for Solo Travelers in Tokyo

Whether you’re setting out on an epic adventure or seeking a refreshing weekend getaway, get ready to create your own personal Tokyo story at one of these MICHELIN hotels.

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The Most Luxurious Hotels on an Unlimited Budget in Tokyo

If you’re willing to pay for a high-end experience, then Tokyo is your dream destination.

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The Best Hotels for Design Lovers in Tokyo

Immerse yourself in the ambience of some of the most creative spots in the city.

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Hotels with the Best Views in Tokyo

Choose from these MICHELIN hotels with swoon-worthy views—and service to match.

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Hiroyuki Kanda of Three MICHELIN Stars Kanda Shares His Favorite Tokyo Highlights

This project introduces Tokyo through the lens of culinary figures and celebrities connected to the city. Try visiting these cafés, bars and other trendy hot spots, and you might discover an entirely new side of Tokyo.

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Alexandre Mazzia – exploring the vegetable and herbaceous side of Japanese green teas (AM, Marseille, France)

Since his restaurant AM by Alexandre Mazzia took its third star in 2021, this basketball player turned chef has made no secret of his passion for Japan and its green teas. Let's take a closer look at this creator of imaginative cuisine, a refined man who was born in Congo and adopted Marseille as his home, and who never tires of delving into the gamut of culinary sensations.

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The diversity of Japanese green teas explained by chef Sylvain Sendra

Sylvain Sendra, chef at the restaurant Fleur de Pavé (Paris, 2nd arrondissement), was born in Lyon in 1977. He obtained his first MICHELIN Star while working on Paris's Left Bank, at Itinéraires, where he made a name for himself with his high-calibre bistro cuisine. This was the time he became a devotee of Japan and its green teas.