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2 Days in Kyoto: Discover Higashiyama and Arashiyama’s Best Temples, Food, and Hidden Gems

Kyoto is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and appeal. Get to know two of the most iconic, Higashiyama and Arashiyama, with this itinerary blending history, art, natural beauty and culinary delights. You’ll also hear from two international hospitality professionals from MICHELIN Guide establishments who share how these neighborhoods shape their creative lives.

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2 Days in Kyoto: Discover Higashiyama and Arashiyama’s Best Temples, Food, and Hidden Gems

Kyoto is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and appeal. Get to know two of the most iconic, Higashiyama and Arashiyama, with this itinerary blending history, art, natural beauty and culinary delights. You’ll also hear from two international hospitality professionals from MICHELIN Guide establishments who share how these neighborhoods shape their creative lives.

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Stuart Ralston’s Edinburgh: Where to Eat During the Fringe

The renowned chef offers his take on which restaurants should be at the top of your must-visit list during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Kyoto Through the Eyes (and Palate) of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

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How Kyoto Sparked Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Lifelong Fascination With Japan

Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind the Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mirazur in Menton, traces his deep-rooted affinity for Japanese culture back to Kyoto — the city where it all began. Now, years later, he’s returned with his family, eager to share the place that first awakened his fascination.

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The Very Best: Every Three MICHELIN Key Hotel in the World

As the countdown to the 2025 Key reveal begins, explore every hotel already awarded our Inspectors’ highest distinction: Three MICHELIN Keys.

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Mexico’s Contemporary Food Culture: City Dining to Coastal Cuisine

A foodie guide to the food-famous country.

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The MICHELIN Key for Hotels: Global Reveal, New Awards Coming Soon

The MICHELIN Guide will announce its 2025 Key selection in a first-of-its-kind global event this fall, revealing new Keys and new awards for the world’s most outstanding hotels.

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Hotels Defining Copenhagen Cool: Design as Destination

From lush sanctuaries to cinematic escapes, these stays capture the distinctive spirit of Copenhagen's cool, designer style.

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The MICHELIN Guide to Nara: A Cultural Getaway from Kyoto

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

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The Best Izakayas in Kyoto for Tasteful Plates and Local Sakes

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).

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The Best 4 Affordable Restaurants in Kyoto

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.

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Beyond the Arc de Triomphe: A MICHELIN Guide to the Champs-Élysées

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.

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The 6 Best Restaurants with a View in London

Combine Inspector-approved cooking with a feast for the eyes in these top restaurants with a stunning view you’ll only find in London.

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Kyoto’s Must-Try Dishes, According to Our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

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

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Chef Florent Pietravalle Reinvents the Paris Pop-Up at the Lutetia Hotel And Shares His Go-To Spots

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.

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The 10 Best Seaside Towns for Food Lovers in the UK & Ireland

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

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Where to Eat in the Nordics: From Budget-Friendly to MICHELIN-Starred

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.

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Where to Stay in Florence for Less: 5 Off-Season Hotel Picks

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.

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Kyoto Through the Eyes of Junko Sakaguchi of Sanso Kyoyamato: Winner of the MICHELIN Guide Service Award

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