Top Fine Dining Restaurants in Japan

Celebrated as the pinnacle of Wagyu, Kobe beef enjoys a prestigious reputation around the world. In this article, we visit the renowned steakhouse IDEA Ginza, nestled in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district, to speak with Chef Fujimoto—a seasoned expert with over a decade of experience working with Kobe beef. In a 1-hour and 40-minute in-depth interview, he shares insights into what makes Kobe beef the “world’s finest beef brand,” the sourcing process behind the scenes, the best ways to savor it, and stories of the exceptional producers who bring it to life.

While many top Japanese fine dining spots—especially Michelin-rated ones—feature counter seating like sushi or kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner), there are also restaurants offering private rooms for a more relaxed dining experience. This article highlights fine dining restaurants in Ginza with private rooms, all bookable through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official MICHELIN partner.

Travel Japan with official Michelin Guide Partner OMAKASE Eatinerary's guide to restaurants that have been featured in television, movies and documentaries. 

Many Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan are relatively small compared to those overseas—especially sushi and kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner) restaurants, which often have just eight counter seats. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka that can accommodate groups of eight or more, making them ideal for business dinners, family gatherings, and other group occasions.

Hit drama turned film Grand Maison Tokyo is Japan's most recent culinary hit drama, featuring mouthwatering dishes and sympathetic characters based on real life. Eat your way through Grand Maison Tokyo in the city itself with this guide by Official MICHELIN GUIDE partners OMAKASE Eatinerary