Restaurant Recommendations JAPAN
A shortlist of some favourite eating spots in:
● KYOTO ● K ANAZAWA ● TOKYO ● OSAK A ● HIROSHIMA
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Introduction Mention to a friend that you are going to Japan and just wait to see how long before the conversation turns to food. We will bet you an ice cold Ebisu lager that it is less than a minute. We have an entire guide to eating and drinking in Japan that we will share with you. It is full of tips about what to try, how to deal with dietary requirements, and even some etiquette insights to ensure you blend in with the locals when eating out. And we also have destination guides for each area you will be visiting to offer up some ideas of where to go when you hopping between temples or exploring backstreets. But after hearing about all the different types of tasty food and planning out your days with our award-winning travel consultants, you may be ready to book in some delicious dinners of your own so that you aren’t stuck in a queue or feeling overwhelmed by the endless rows of izakaya.
In this document, you will find some our Japan staff’s favourite eateries and, best of all, they can all be booked with a QR code from the comfort of your living room (or perhaps from your office if you are trip planning between meetings at work). We kept the number of options in each city small but you may still have a hard time choosing because they are all so good. Keep an eye out for the estimated pricing because the cost can vary quite a bit between a local noodle shop and an exquisitely prepared multi-course meal.
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Location
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Kyoto
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Kanazawa
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Tokyo
KANAZAWA
KYOTO HIROSHIMA
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Osaka
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Hiroshima
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OSAKA
TOKYO
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Kyoto
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KYOTO
Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto Vegan ramen in an immersive setting featuring teamLab artwork.
Cuisine
Vegan, Ramen & Asian Noodles, Chinese
Price
Lunch: ¥10,000 • Dinner: ¥10,000
Station
Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae Station (391m)
Dietary
Vegan (explicitly listed)
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Location
146 Umenokicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0905
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Yasai to Sakana en A hidden-gem izakaya centered on fresh vegetables and seasonal fish.
Cuisine
Izakaya (Japanese Tavern)
Price
Dinner: ¥7,500
Station
Shijō Station (377m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/kyoto-en
Location
600-8073 153-10 Sakaimachi-dori Yayano-koji Sagaru Nagahara-cho, Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-uk
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KYOTO
Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Kyoto-style tempura kaiseki using seasonal ingredients in a refined Gion setting.
Cuisine
Tempura, Japanese
Price
Lunch: ¥8,500 • Dinner: ¥20,000+
Station
Gion-Shijō Station (609m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/honten-endo
Location
605-0811 566 Komatsu-cho, Kyoto City Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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AWOMB (Karasuma) A compact counter restaurant offering an omakase “teori-sushi” experience.
Cuisine
Sushi, Japanese
Price
Lunch: ¥7,000 • Dinner: ¥10,000
Station
Karasuma Station (330m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/awomb-karasuma
Location
604-8213 189 Ubayanagi-chou, 2F, Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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KYOTO
Kibune Suigen no Mori Tenzan Bask in the cool breeze on a remote riverside terrace, overlooking a waterfall and gentle stream.
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
Lunch: ¥14,000 • Dinner: ¥14,000
Station
Kibuneguchi Station (1.4km)
Book/details
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Location
601-1112 18-2 Kurama-Kibune-cho, Kyoto City Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
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Sushi Ovino A friendly, great-value Kyoto omakase experience serving refined sushi without the formality or price tag of the city’s elite sushi temples. Cuisine
Sushi, Japanese
Price
Lunch: ¥6,000 • Dinner: ¥15,000
Station
Kawaramachi Station (439m) Karasuma Station (589m)
Book/details
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Location
604-8056 585 Takamiya-cho, Wakaba Bldg. 1F, Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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Kanazawa
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K ANAZAWA
TILE Seafood donburi in a renovated 110-year-old machiya near Kanazawa Station.
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Lunch: ¥4,500 • Dinner: ¥4,500
Station
Kanazawa Station (400m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/tile
Location
920-0852 4-18 Konohanamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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K ANAZAWA
Tempura Bunen Seasonal tempura with a light batter in a calm, modern space.
Cuisine
Tempura
Price
Lunch: ¥8,500 • Dinner: ¥8,500
Station
Nomachi Station (896m)
Book/details
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Location
920-0981 2-23-1 Katamachi, Only One Bldg. 4F, Kanazawa , Ishikawa
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K ANAZAWA
Coil Hands-on Japanese dining: roll your own sushi, enjoy tempura, and whisk matcha.
Cuisine
Sushi, Tempura, Café & Coffeehouse
Price
Lunch: ¥4,500 • Dinner: ¥4,500
Station
Kanazawa Station (1.1km)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/coil
Location
920-0909 1-1 Fukuromachi, 2F Kanazawa Hakomachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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K ANAZAWA
Hatanaka Sushi and kappo-style Japanese cuisine in a renovated 1940s machiya.
Cuisine
Sushi, Japanese, Kappo (Traditional Japanese)
Price
Dinner: ¥15,000
Station
Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station (329m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/hatanaka
Location
920-0852 4-21, Konohanamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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K ANAZAWA
Barrier A course-style ‘umami stock’ experience pairing pressed sushi, ramen, and seasonal dishes.
Cuisine
Sushi, Ramen
Price
Lunch: ¥4,500 • Dinner: ¥5,500
Station
Kanazawa Station (1.7km)
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https://www.tablecheck.com/en/barrier
Location
920-0902 2-14-21 Owaricho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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Tokyo
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TOKYO
Ushiya Ginbei Ginza Honten Ginza yakiniku specializing in premium beef (including Kobe beef courses).
Cuisine
Yakiniku & Korean BBQ, Meat, Wine Bar
Price
Lunch: ¥6,000 • Dinner: ¥17,500
Station
Ginza Station (421m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/ginbei
Location
104-0061 7-2-8 Ginza, Token Bldg.2F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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TOKYO
Okonomiyaki iTeppan Rush Casual okonomiyaki and teppan-yaki hotplate near Shinjuku-sanchōme.
Cuisine
Okonomiyaki, Monjayaki & Yakisoba (fried noodles) - Teppanyaki
Price
Lunch: ¥1,500 • Dinner: ¥3,000
Station
Shinjuku-sanchōme Station (144m)
Dietary
Pork-free “vegetable okonomiyaki” is explicitly noted on the listing.
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/teppanrush
Location
160-0022 3-28-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Cornet Sakazume Building B1, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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TOKYO
Nezukamachiku Handcrafted udon served in a renovated historic stone warehouse in Yanesen.
Cuisine
Udon Noodles
Price
Lunch: ¥2,500 • Dinner: ¥6,000
Station
Nezu Station (128m)
Book/details
https://www.tablecheck.com/en/kamachiku
Location
113-0031 2-14-18 Nezu, Bunkyo, Tokyo
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TOKYO
Unagi Matsukawa (Ebisu) Unagi specialty restaurant in Ebisu.
Cuisine
Kabayaki, Japanese eel (unagi freshwater eel)
Price
Lunch: ¥6,000 • Dinner: ¥14,000
Station
Ebisu Station (458m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/unagi-matsukawa-ebisu
Location
150-0022 2-21-7 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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TOKYO
Marugoto Vegan Dining Asakusa A relaxed Asakusa hideaway offering inclusive vegan cuisine—gluten-free, additive-free, and beautifully presented—just steps from the Sumida River. Cuisine
Vegetarian, Halal Certified, Vegan
Price
Lunch: ¥2,500 • Dinner: ¥3,500
Station
Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro, Toei, Tobu) (55m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/marugoto-vegan-asakusa
Location
111-0033 1-3-13 Hanakawado, Yabuki Building 1F, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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TOKYO
Ramen Kamo to Negi - Asakusa Famous for its elegant duck broth, seasonal onions, and deceptively simple bowls that deliver far more depth than their modest appearance suggests. Cuisine
Ramen
Price
Lunch: ¥1,500 • Dinner: ¥1,500
Station
Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro, Toei, Tobu) (274m) Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express) (408m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/kamotonegi-asakusa
Location
110-0005 2-17-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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Osaka
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OSAK A
SOA Contemporary fine dining exploring ‘soil’ and the cycles of nature through gastronomy.
Cuisine
Fusion & International
Price
Dinner: ¥20,000+
Station
Yodoyabashi Station (54m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/soa
Location
541-0041 3-6-22 Kitahama, 30th floor Yodoyabashi Station One, Osaka City Chuo-ku, Osaka
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Yodoyabashi Hana Comforting Japanese dishes and oden simmered specialities, with seasonal sake in a relaxed setting.
Cuisine
Japanese, Oden (Japanese Stew), Izakaya (Japanese Tavern)
Price
Dinner: ¥6,000
Station
Yodoyabashi Station (90m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/yodoyabshihana
Location
541-0041 3-2-16 Kitahama, Osaka-shi Chuo-ku, Osaka
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Chashitsu iTime A modern tea room where guests brew their own tea—no strict etiquette required.
Cuisine
Café & Coffeehouse
Price
Lunch: ¥1,500
Station
Hommachi Station (202m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/chashitsu
Location
550-0004 1-16-14 Utsubo-honmachi, Osaka-shi Nishi-ku, Osaka
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Teppankappo Murakumo Tasting courses cooked in front of you on a hotplate, highlighting premium beef and seasonal seafood.
Cuisine
Kaiseki, Steak, Teppanyaki
Price
Lunch: ¥6,000 • Dinner: ¥20,000+
Station
Yodoyabashi Station (263m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/teppan-murakumo
Location
541-0041 3-3-14 Kitahama, Osaka-shi Chuo-ku, Osaka
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OSAK A
Yakitori Kaoru Refined yakitori counter in the Kitahama area with chef’s choice courses.
Cuisine
Yakitori & Kushiyaki (Skewers)
Price
Dinner: ¥12,500
Station
Kitahama Station (187m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/yakitori-kaoru
Location
541-0041 2-6-6 Kitahama, Crystal Tower B1, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka prefecture
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Hiroshima
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HIROSHIMA
Taiko Udon Nakamachi Known for ‘ojiya udon’ served in an iron pot, plus creative udon dishes.
Cuisine
Izakaya (Japanese Tavern), Soba & Udon
Price
Lunch: ¥1,500 • Dinner: ¥3,500
Station
Fukuro-machi Station (238m)
Dietary
The listing states vegetarian/vegan-friendly menus are available.
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/taiko-udon
Location
730-0037 6-30 Nakamachi, Hirotele Plaza 1F, Hiroshima City Naka-ku, Hiroshima
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Kobe Beef Yakiniku Kinjiro Hiroshima Yakiniku specializing in high-grade wagyu, with signature ‘yakiniku cake’ options.
Cuisine
Meat, Yakiniku & Korean BBQ
Price
Dinner: ¥8,500
Station
Ebisuchō Station (140m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/kinjirou-hiroshima
Location
730-0033 4-20 Horikawa-cho, 2F Takata Alley Building, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
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Kakifune Kanawa A floating restaurant on the Motoyasu River serving Hiroshima oysters and Setouchi seafood.
Cuisine
Kaiseki, Seafood
Price
Lunch: ¥3,500 • Dinner: ¥8,500
Station
Hondōri Station (Astram Line) (229m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/kakifune-kanawa
Location
730-0051 1 Chome Otemachi , Hiroshima-shi Naka-ku, Hiroshima
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Sushidokoro Hitoshi Seasonal sushi and seafood in a calm, traditional setting.
Cuisine
Sushi, Seafood
Price
Lunch: ¥6,000 • Dinner: ¥20,000+
Station
Fukuro-machi Station (518m)
Book/details
www.tablecheck.com/en/sushi-hitoshi
Location
730-0041 7-26 Ko-machi, Hiroshima-shi Naka-ku, Hiroshima
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