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    Kyoto, Japan

    Restaurants in Kyoto, Japan

    Award sources that recognise some of these restaurants include Michelin, World's 50 Best and Tabelog.

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    Where to eat in Kyoto

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    Abbesses, Kyoto, Japan
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    Abbesses

    Kyoto, Japan

    Abbesses works for a quieter special-occasion meal in Higashiyama, especially if easy planning matters…

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    Ahbon, Kyoto, Japan
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    Ahbon

    Kyoto, Japan

    Ahbon is Kyoto's most recognised kushiage counter, earning back-to-back spots on the Opinionated About Dining Top…

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    Dining in Kyoto

    Gion Sasaki in Higashiyama serves Modern kaiseki under chef Hiroshi Sasaki and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025). Hyotei in Sakyō serves Traditional kaiseki under chef Yoshihiro Takahashi and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025). Kikunoi Honten serves Kyoto kaiseki under chef Yoshihiro Murata in Higashiyama. Many restaurants are in Nakagyō and Higashiyama. Pearl lists restaurants recognised by Tabelog, Michelin, Opinionated About Dining, La Liste, We're Smart World, Star Wine List, The Best Chef and Wine Spectator.

    Aji Fukushima, Chihana and Chiso Aida serve Traditional Kyoto kaiseki. Doujin, Gion Fukushi and Gion Maruyama serve Kyoto kaiseki. Gion Owatari, Hyotei and Ichijoji Norihide serve Traditional kaiseki. Doppo, Gion Sasaki and Higashiyama Ogata serve Modern kaiseki. Gion Nishikawa in Higashiyama serves Michelin-Starred Kaiseki under chef Masayoshi Nishikawa through tasting-menu and counter-dining formats. Ifuki serves Sumibi Kappo Kaiseki under chef Norio Yamamoto and holds 2 Michelin stars (2025).

    Restaurants with three Michelin stars

    Gion Sasaki, Hyotei and Kikunoi Honten hold 3 Michelin stars (2025). Mizai holds 3 Michelin stars (2025).

    Gion Sasaki

    Gion Sasaki serves Modern kaiseki under chef Hiroshi Sasaki. It offers tasting-menu and counter-dining formats and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025).

    Hyotei

    Hyotei serves Traditional kaiseki under chef Yoshihiro Takahashi. It offers tasting and set menus and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025).

    Kikunoi Honten

    Kikunoi Honten serves Kyoto kaiseki under chef Yoshihiro Murata. It offers tasting and set menus and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025).

    Restaurants with two Michelin stars

    Restaurants with 2 Michelin stars (2025) include Gion Nishikawa, Ifuki and Gion Maruyama.

    Gion Nishikawa

    Gion Nishikawa serves Michelin-starred kaiseki under chef Masayoshi Nishikawa. It offers tasting-menu and counter-dining formats and holds 2 Michelin stars (2025).

    Ifuki

    Ifuki serves sumibi kappo kaiseki under chef Norio Yamamoto. It offers omakase and counter dining and holds 2 Michelin stars (2025).

    Gion Maruyama

    Gion Maruyama serves Kyoto kaiseki under chef Yoshio Maruyama through a tasting menu. It holds 2 Michelin stars (2025).

    Traditional kaiseki restaurants

    Traditional kaiseki restaurants include Gion Owatari, Hyotei and Ichijoji Norihide.

    Gion Owatari

    Gion Owatari serves Traditional kaiseki under chef Mahito Owatari. It offers tasting-menu and counter-dining formats and holds 1 Michelin star (2024).

    Kitcho Arashiyama - 京都 吉兆 嵐山本店

    Kitcho Arashiyama - 京都 吉兆 嵐山本店 serves Traditional kaiseki under chef Kunio Tokuoka. It offers tasting menus, set menus and prix fixe meals.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which Kyoto restaurants have three Michelin stars?
    Gion Sasaki, Hyotei and Kikunoi Honten have 3 Michelin stars (2025). Mizai has 3 Michelin stars (2025). Gion Sasaki serves Modern kaiseki under Hiroshi Sasaki. Hyotei serves Traditional kaiseki under Yoshihiro Takahashi, and Kikunoi Honten serves Kyoto kaiseki under Yoshihiro Murata.
    Which Kyoto restaurants have two Michelin stars?
    Restaurants with 2 Michelin stars (2025) include Gion Nishikawa, Ifuki and Gion Maruyama. Gion Nishikawa serves Michelin-Starred Kaiseki under Masayoshi Nishikawa. Gion Maruyama serves Kyoto Kaiseki under Yoshio Maruyama. Ifuki serves Sumibi Kappo Kaiseki under Norio Yamamoto.
    Where can travellers find Traditional kaiseki in Kyoto?
    Traditional kaiseki restaurants include Gion Owatari, Hyotei and Ichijoji Norihide. Gion Owatari serves Traditional kaiseki under Mahito Owatari and holds 1 Michelin star (2024). Mizai serves Traditional Kaiseki under Hitoshi Ishihara and holds 3 Michelin stars (2025).
    Which neighbourhoods have many restaurants in Kyoto?
    Nakagyō and Higashiyama have many restaurants. Nakagyō restaurants include ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO, Agotsuyu Shabushabu Yamafuku and Amaguri no Shinise Hayashi Mansho Do Honten. Higashiyama restaurants include AKAI, Abbesses and Aji Fukushima.