18 December 2025
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The MICHELIN Guide has announced that the full selection for The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2026 will be unveiled at the official ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and simultaneously revealed worldwide via The MICHELIN Guide website and app.
The release will confirm the final restaurant selection, with MICHELIN Stars, Bib Gourmand distinctions and Selected restaurant status officially assigned to all restaurants in the Guide.
The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Kyoto & Osaka 2026 will be held in Osaka, bringing together restaurant professionals and invited guests to mark the announcement of the new selection.
Kyoto and Osaka are cities rich in history and character, where tradition and modern life intersect. Their culinary scenes reflect this depth through diverse expressions of cuisine and hospitality, shaped by both heritage and contemporary creativity.
Revisiting The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2025
For an overview of the current selection from The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2025, please see the articles below:- New MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2025
- 9 New Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Kyoto & Osaka 2025
- Inspectors' Favorite Dishes from the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2025 Selection
- Inspectors Reveal All on milpa, Japan’s First-Ever Mexican MICHELIN Star Restaurant in Osaka
- A Taste for Teaching: Chef Yoshichika Masuda Wins MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award
Coverage to follow the 2026 selection announcement
Following the release of The MICHELIN Guide Kyoto & Osaka 2026, we will be publishing a series of features, including:
- Selection highlights and newly awarded MICHELIN Stars
- The complete list of new Bib Gourmand restaurants
- Inspector features and additional related content
Discover more with The MICHELIN Guide
The MICHELIN Guide hotel selection
Among them, MICHELIN Keys recognize hotels of exceptional quality, much like MICHELIN Stars do for restaurants. Travelers can browse the curated selection, make reservations directly, and save favorites for future trips.
Beyond restaurants, The MICHELIN Guide features a global hotel selection of more than 7,000 properties, chosen for their style, service and personality.
The MICHELIN Guide official app
The MICHELIN Guide app helps travelers discover restaurants and hotels, plan trips and revisit memorable experiences at every stage of their journey.
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Hero Image: Left, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto © AWL Images / Right, Osaka Castle during cherry blossom season © amanaimages
