The MICHELIN-recommended spots to eat, drink, explore and enjoy during the summer months.

Nara, Japan’s original capital, offers a peaceful blend of ancient temples, sacred deer, and walkable parklands — just a short trip from Kyoto.

Kyoto has no shortage of izakaya, casual eateries where you can enjoy ryotei and kappo fare in a relaxed environment. Step into any one of them and be greeted by the same inviting atmosphere: gentle clinks of sake cups over the chitter chatter of guests either catching up with the chef by the counter or conversing among themselves set against warm lights that enhance the nostalgia of a Kyoto machiya (traditional two-story townhouse).

Kyoto continues to captivate international travelers — not only with its temples and gardens, but also with a culinary scene that blends tradition and innovation. The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2025 includes four new Bibs Gourmand, our affordable restaurants in Kyoto, spotlighting exceptional food at moderate prices.

The Champs-Élysées is more than a tourist trap — it’s home to some of Paris’ best restaurants, hidden boutiques, cultural gems and unexpected local favorites. Read on to see what to bookmark.

A curated look at Kyoto’s standout dishes, all handpicked by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, from the 2025 selection.

The French chef swaps the dining room for the courtyard at Hotel Lutetia, bringing Provencal flair, cocktail pairings and a new energy to the Paris hotel scene.

Discover all the best seaside spots where you can pair your sunbathing with MICHELIN-approved dining.

Visit Scandinavia and beyond your way, with a range of restaurant recommendations from the new MICHELIN Guide selection — from the affordable to the truly special.

Five standout luxury and boutique hotels from our selection for an off-season Florence escape — each Inspector-approved for a quieter, more intimate side of the city.

Explore Kyoto with Junko Sakaguchi, okami of Sanso Kyoyamato and MICHELIN Guide Service Award winner, as she shares her favorite spots and traditions.

Skip the tourist traps: These MICHELIN Guide Inspector-approved restaurants near Paris’ top landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, are worth carving out time for during your sightseeing. Here's why.

Its compact size, flat terrain, grid-like streets and scenic paths make Kyoto among the most walkable cities in Japan — and one that’s best discovered on foot.

Cool off at these Nordic beach escapes, where wild swims meet MICHELIN Guide-level dining and design-led stays.

Kyoto’s an exciting place for food and culture in itself, but it’s also a great base for exploring other parts of Western Japan.

Even the most traditional Kyoto ryokan makes some modern concessions. Ask yourself: just how much authenticity are you after?

In Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district, kaiseki masters, tempura artisans, and MICHELIN-starred chefs serve up tradition with a modern edge.

Tucked out of sight from street-level bustle, these alluring, discreet Parisian terraces are found in quiet courtyards and leafy gardens — unexpected sanctuaries where the air feels cooler, the mood more intimate, and time unfolds at a slower pace.