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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.

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.

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.

A foodie guide to the food-famous country.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Two-Star chef Shinya Takamasu of Kodaiji Jugyuan shares his favorite places in Kyoto — from forest paths to riverside walks, antique shops, and the sea.

From breezy coastal hideouts to high-altitude alpine escapes, these under-the-radar European destinations pair cooler climes with red-hot culinary scenes — and MICHELIN Guide-approved places to stay and dine.

With the new 2025 Michelin Guide restaurant selections in Estonia and Lithuania just announced, now is the perfect time to explore this lesser-known Baltic region, where a new generation of chefs is drawing attention with bold, creative cooking.

Florence’s most sought-out dishes are unfairly limited to (admittedly delicious) wild boar ragu-drenched pasta, savory charcuterie with cave aged pecorino, meaty bistecca alla Fiorentina and Old World red wines to wash it all down. However, the true stars are the seasonal foods locals eagerly await — and celebrate — with each changing month.

Soba is deeply rooted in Kyoto, as a staple of both the city’s cuisine and the broader washoku tradition, a traditional dietary culture of Japan, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are our Inspectors’ top Soba restaurants in Kyoto.