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Kyoto by the MICHELIN Guide

See the Kyoto guide

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Tokyo’s Hotels Are As Luxurious As Any in the World

From sky-high penthouses and private infinity pools to MICHELIN-Starred dining, these luxury Tokyo hotels are the ultimate playgrounds for the fabulously flush.

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Inspectors Reveal All on milpa, Japan’s First-Ever Mexican MICHELIN Star Restaurant in Osaka

Go behind the scenes with a MICHELIN inspector at milpa, which earned an historic one MICHELIN star in MICHELIN Guide Kyoto and Osaka 2025.

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The Best Hotels in Osaka — and Where to Eat Nearby

Inspectors recognize six Osaka hotels, all within the city, with One MICHELIN Key. Each offers a birds’-eye view of Osaka, so the perfect stay for your trip is literally a matter of perspective.

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Devon and Steve Aoki's Tokyo

The stylish siblings share their haute address book.

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Gourmet Getaways: MICHELIN Key Hotels in Japan and Thailand with Starred Restaurants

Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both? These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine.

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Winter in Tokyo: 5 Ways to Eat, Explore, and Indulge

Discover unique ways to experience Tokyo’s winter charm—from glittering lights to gourmet delights—according to a local.

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Yama: Japan’s First Dessert-Only MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant

In The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025, history was made: for the first time, a dessert-focused restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star. At Yama, Chef Koichi Katsumata redefines fine dining through an eight-course dessert experience, proving that sweets can be just as sophisticated as savory cuisine.

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Yuta Tamamori’s Tokyo: The Actor and Singer’s Favorite Spots in the Neon City

Actor and idol Yuta Tamamori shares his favorite Tokyo addresses with MICHELIN, from third-wave coffee spots to serene hotel restaurants.

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MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes

Year round, MICHELIN Guide inspectors sample an endless procession of dishes. Once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 min.

13 New Bib Gourmands Announced for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025

The popular belief about the MICHELIN Guide is that it’s all about the stars, but don’t forget about Bib Gourmand too! Bib Gourmand awarded restaurants are adored by their many diners, because these restaurants offer satisfaction beyond what you’d expect for the price. Today, we present a list of thirteen restaurants that will be joining our Tokyo Selection.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 4 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 3-Star Restaurant

SÉZANNE is newly awarded Three MICHELIN Stars in the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo. One restaurant newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars and 13 restaurants newly receive One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the eco-friendly initiatives of one new restaurant. Three Special Awards presented to talented professional, including the debut of the Sommelier Award in Japan.

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Inspector Reveals All on SÉZANNE, Tokyo’s New Three MICHELIN Stars Restaurant

Our inspector shares their notes on the French-Japanese restaurant’s dishes, ambience, and overall dining experience.

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Countdown to the 2025 Announcements: Review of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2024 and Preview of the Upcoming 2025 Lineup

The announcement of the MICHELIN Stars and Bib Gourmand for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 on Thursday, 17 October 2024 is fast approaching. We offer a look back at last year’s reviews as well as articles planned for release in the coming year.

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

From delicate nigiri to crispy tempura, these restaurants showcase the best of Tokyo’s culinary scene.

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Tokyo in Autumn: 5 Things to See and Do

As the air grows cooler, toss on a jacket, and hit the town. Walk a lot and eat a lot!

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My Kyoto: Seven Kyoto Favourites from Kenya Sakai of One MICHELIN Star Kenya

Get to know Kyoto through the lens of culinary figures and celebrities connected to the city. Stroll through its streets like a local, and perhaps you’ll be able to discover a new side of t his amazing city.

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Soaking in the Details at One Key Ryokan Beniya Mukayu

The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of One Key Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.

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A Two Key Ryokan Renews the Lost Charm of the Past

The oldest hotel in the world is a ryokan. These traditional Japanese inns date back to medieval times and weary samurai travelers. Some ryokans have turned an eye toward the future. Others, like Two Key Nishimuraya Honkan, have not.