3 editor picks across Japan.
3 italian restaurants worth the trip across Japan, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Japan.
A wood-fired pizzeria and tasting counter on the Philosopher's Path, run by chef Yoshihiro Imai with a daily-changing 12-course Italian-Japanese menu.
OrderChef's omakase course including the night's signature pizza
TipOne seating, 12 seats; reserve 60 days ahead on the website.
Chef Toshifumi Tanaka's rustic northern-Italian dining room, opened 2017 on the Odori central avenue. Priced at ¥¥¥¥. Tasting menu ¥15,000-22,000.
OrderAged Tokachi wagyu primal cut with house-made mozzarella di Okoppe.
TipReserve in advance; the Friuli-Venezia Giulia influence shows in the antipasti.
MoreThan Hiroshima runs from breakfast to late dinner on the ground floor of The Knot, an Italian kitchen with an all-day counter in Otemachi.
OrderMorning plates before 10:00 or the evening Italian menu after 17:00
TipThe kitchen splits into four services a day, so check which one you are walking into before you sit down at the counter.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s vibrant geisha culture with a captivating tour featuring dinner and fascinating history.
Private tour · 2 hours
Experience Kyoto's hidden omakase sushi with a local guide. Enjoy a 13-course dinner, 3 drinks, and an intimate dining experience. Solo travelers are warmly welcome.
Private tour · 3 hours
Enjoy a Kyoto-style Wagyu dinner with a private local guide. Learn about the history and culture of Wagyu in Japan and Kyoto as you savor a curated meal with appetizer...
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