Japan

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.

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.

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.

Kyoto’s rich culinary heritage goes beyond wagyu and kaiseki, it’s also the best city to try exceptional vegetarian food.

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

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

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.

The stylish siblings share their haute address book.

The story of Keita Kitamura triumphantly returning from Paris with his team to quest for even higher peaks

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.

Japanese chef Dai Hayashi crafts meals with genuine care, bringing comfort and ease to every guest at one MICHELIN star, Hakunei.

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

Discover the latest restaurants added to the MICHELIN Guides to Kyoto and Osaka.

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.

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

The MICHELIN Service Award for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 goes to someone whose career in service spans Japan and the world.

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.