Classic Restaurants in Kyoto
21 award-winning restaurants in Kyoto known for classic dining, including 16 Michelin-starred venues. Every recommendation is evidence-backed.
- Isshisoden Nakamura (Kaiseki) — Michelin Three Stars
- Kikunoi Honten (Kaiseki) — Michelin Three Stars
- Kodaiji Jugyuan (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin Two Stars
- Kodaiji Wakuden (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin Two Stars
- Kyokaiseki Kichisen (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin Two Stars
- Sanso Kyoyamato (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin Two Stars
- Yusokuryori Mankamero (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin Two Stars
- Awata Sanso (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Droit (French) — Michelin One Star
- Gosho Iwasaki (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Hassun (Kappo/Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Honke Tankuma Honten (Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- MOKO (French) — Michelin One Star
- Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji (French, Fine Dining) — Michelin One Star
- Tozentei (Japanese/Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Wagokoro Izumi (Japanese, Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Benoit Kyoto (French Bistro)
- Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen (Japanese/Kaiseki)
- Hachidaime Gihey (Japanese/Rice)
- Kitcho Arashiyama (Kaiseki)
- Minokichi Honten Takeshigero (Kaiseki)
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