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Ace Hotel: The First-Timer’s Home Base in Kyoto

Once you’ve found your sea legs in Japan, you might try a hyper-traditional ryokan. Until then, go with the One Key Ace Hotel Kyoto.

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MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 Inspectors’ Favorite Dishes

Year round, MICHELIN Guide inspectors sample an endless procession of dishes. Once in a while, a dish lands on their tables that is simply unforgettable.

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13 New Bib Gourmands Announced for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025

The popular belief about the MICHELIN Guide is that it’s all about the stars, but don’t forget about Bib Gourmand too! Bib Gourmand awarded restaurants are adored by their many diners, because these restaurants offer satisfaction beyond what you’d expect for the price. Today, we present a list of thirteen restaurants that will be joining our Tokyo Selection.

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The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 3-Star Restaurant

SÉZANNE is newly awarded Three MICHELIN Stars in the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo. One restaurant newly awarded Two MICHELIN Stars and 13 restaurants newly receive One MICHELIN Star. The MICHELIN Green Star highlights the eco-friendly initiatives of one new restaurant. Three Special Awards presented to talented professional, including the debut of the Sommelier Award in Japan.

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Inspector Reveals All on SÉZANNE, Tokyo’s New Three MICHELIN Stars Restaurant

Our inspector shares their notes on the French-Japanese restaurant’s dishes, ambience, and overall dining experience.

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Countdown to the 2025 Announcements: Review of the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2024 and Preview of the Upcoming 2025 Lineup

The announcement of the MICHELIN Stars and Bib Gourmand for MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025 on Thursday, 17 October 2024 is fast approaching. We offer a look back at last year’s reviews as well as articles planned for release in the coming year.

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Tokyo in Autumn: 5 Things to See and Do

As the air grows cooler, toss on a jacket, and hit the town. Walk a lot and eat a lot!

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My Kyoto: Seven Kyoto Favourites from Kenya Sakai of One MICHELIN Star Kenya

Get to know Kyoto through the lens of culinary figures and celebrities connected to the city. Stroll through its streets like a local, and perhaps you’ll be able to discover a new side of t his amazing city.

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Soaking in the Details at One Key Ryokan Beniya Mukayu

The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of One Key Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.

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A Two Key Ryokan Renews the Lost Charm of the Past

The oldest hotel in the world is a ryokan. These traditional Japanese inns date back to medieval times and weary samurai travelers. Some ryokans have turned an eye toward the future. Others, like Two Key Nishimuraya Honkan, have not.

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The Most Unique Japanese Key Hotels That Defy Categorization

Tokyo has its skyscrapers and Kyoto has its ryokan. But some of the most unique hotel forms in the world are scattered throughout Japan, a testament to the creativity and passion of its hoteliers.

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The Reinvention of the Ryokan

Today’s ryokan are putting a modern spin on a dependable format, helping carry it forward into yet another millennium. These 10 earned a MICHELIN Key for their efforts.

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In Photos: Every Three Key Hotel in Tokyo

The ins and outs of the most outstanding hotels in the city.

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The First MICHELIN Key Hotels: All the Keys in Japan

The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for Japanese hotels in 2024.

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The Inspectors Reveal All on Daigo, One MICHELIN Star Restaurant Specializing in Shojin Ryori

From the journal of a MICHELIN Guide Inspector . Experience Japanese culture through Shojin ryori vegetarian cuisine.

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Kiko Mizuhara's Tokyo Favorites: A Guide to Experiencing the Fun and Stylish Side of the City

As you explore the city, let Kiko Mizuhara’s favorite spots guide you to some of the best-kept secrets and must-visit locations.

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All You Need to Know About Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets

Top-quality ingredients, traditional snacks, tuna auctions—there’s something for everyone at these markets.