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MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 2 min.

12 New Bib Gourmands Announced in The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026

From ramen and soba to izakaya, tonkatsu, and Thai cuisine, these 12 new Bib Gourmand restaurants reflect the range and appeal of Kyoto and Osaka’s latest selection.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 7 min.

MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026: A New Three-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant Shines in Kyoto for the First Time in Six Years

The latest selection also includes five new Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 19 new One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, and the first Sommelier Award for the Kyoto Osaka area.

Travel 4 min.

The 8 Best Things to Do in Kyoto Right Now

From iconic cherry blossoms to quiet temples off the beaten path, spring reveals Kyoto’s most enchanting side.

Travel 3 min.

The Reinvention of the Ryokan

The New Year is the most important holiday in Japan. To celebrate, a look at how 10 MICHELIN Key hotels have reimagined the ancient ryokan for a new millennium.

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Kyoto’s Great Hotels and the Art of the Garden

The garden is Kyoto’s greatest hotel amenity — a landscaped masterpiece offering painting-perfect views and a hidden oasis amid the bustle of the Ancient City.

Travel 3 min.

The Most Unique Japanese Key Hotels That Defy Categorization

Japan offers more than skyscrapers and ryokan: It’s home to some of the most unique hotel forms in the world.

Travel 4 min.

Ace Hotel: The First-Timer's Home Base in Kyoto

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.

Dining Out 3 min.

Inspectors' Favorite Dishes from the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2025 Selection

Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection, from nigiri to gnocchi.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 1 min.

9 New Bib Gourmands Announced for MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 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 nine restaurants that will be joining our Kyoto Osaka Selection.

Travel 3 min.

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.

Dining Out 4 min.

MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2024 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 5 min.

The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2024: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 2-Star and two MICHELIN Green Stars

Restaurant Yugen is newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, and 17 restaurants are recognised with One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the sustainable commitment of two new establishment. Two Special Awards are presented: the MICHELIN Mentor Chef and the MICHELIN Service Award.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 1 min.

8 New Bib Gourmands Announced for MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2024

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 eight restaurants that will be joining our Kyoto Osaka Selection.

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony 3 min.

MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2023 Is Unveiled Today, With 389 Selected Restaurants

Among these, 41 restaurants have been newly awarded by MICHELIN inspectors, receiving either Two MICHELIN Stars, One MICHELIN Star or a Bib Gourmand.