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Kyoto by the MICHELIN Guide

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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.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 min.

85 restaurants shine within the 2024 restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Nara

Restaurant le content is newly awarded the Bib Gourmand and 5 establishments are newly joining the selection. 22 restaurants maintained their MICHELIN Stars for outstanding culinary proposals.

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Kanamean Nishitomiya — A tea ceremony house-style Ryokan where the traditions of Japan’s former capital coexist with modernity

Enjoy the hospitality of this One MICHELIN Star Japanese run by a husband-and-wife team who won the MICHELIN Service Award

Green Star Community 2 min.

Local Gastronomy from Chef Mori of MICHELIN Green Star, One MICHELIN Star la bûche

A French restaurant featured for the first time in MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2024. Skilfully using firewood to deliver exceptional, one-of-a-kind Ohara gastronomy.

Green Star Community 1 min.

GREEN STAR IN ACTION :Living the Four Seasons in Ohara, Kyoto

Two MICHELIN Stars and MICHELIN Green Star Recipient: The Journey of Hisao Nakahigashi at Sojiki Nakahigashi

Dining Out 2 min.

Behind the Dish: Kunihiro Hagimoto’s Dorayaki e Tartare at INITA Taiwan

MICHELIN-Starred INITA’s famed starter, the Dorayaki e Tartare, is a dish that gourmands still dream about, no matter how many times they visit.

Dining Out 3 min.

2023 Year in Review: MICHELIN Inspectors’ Trends in Tokyo

Restaurants showcasing the diversity of Tokyo, the world’s greatest gourmet city

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

Recipient of the MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award, Fumio Kondo of Two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant

Tempura Kondo is sharing the appeal of tempura with the world. Here, we will delve into the boundless enthusiasm that he unfailingly brings to his work.

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One MICHELIN Star Sushi Masashi –Pursuit of Mastery by Masashi Yamaguchi

His pursuit for the essence of sushi resonates with the Audi Q8 e-tron, which attempts to protect the global environment while challenging the status quo with pioneering technology.

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MICHELIN Guide Hotels in Japan with MICHELIN Star Restaurants

After the anticipation and then the joy of elegant dining, savour your memories in a comfortable guestroom.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 5 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2024: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 3-Star Restaurant

Restaurant Harutaka is newly awarded Three MICHELIN Stars. One restaurant newly receives Two MICHELIN Stars, and 16 restaurants are recognised with One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the sustainable commitment of one new establishment. Two Special Awards are presented: the MICHELIN Mentor Chef and the MICHELIN Service Award.