Japan
Before You Book: Ace Hotel, the First-Timer's Home Base in Kyoto
With just enough time to plan a trip before cherry blossom season this spring, we're taking a closer look at one of the best hotels in Kyoto. Once you’ve found your sea legs in Japan, you might try a hyper-traditional ryokan. Until then, consider the One Key Ace Hotel.
Winter in Tokyo: 5 Ways to Eat, Explore, and Indulge
Discover unique ways to experience Tokyo’s winter charm—from glittering lights to gourmet delights—according to a local.
Yama: Japan’s First Dessert-Only MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant
In The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025, history was made: for the first time, a dessert-focused restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star. At Yama, Chef Koichi Katsumata redefines fine dining through an eight-course dessert experience, proving that sweets can be just as sophisticated as savory cuisine.
Yuta Tamamori’s Tokyo: The Actor and Singer’s Favorite Spots in the Neon City
Actor and idol Yuta Tamamori shares his favorite Tokyo addresses with MICHELIN, from third-wave coffee spots to serene hotel restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 Must-Try Dishes in Tokyo, According to MICHELIN Inspectors
From delicate nigiri to crispy tempura, these restaurants showcase the best of Tokyo’s culinary scene.
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!
A Fantasy Room at the Top of a Tokyo Tower
High above the district of Ginza, room #3419 at the Park Hotel Tokyo is one of the boldest in the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Photos: Every Three Key Hotel in Tokyo
The ins and outs of the most outstanding hotels in the city.
The First MICHELIN Key Hotels: All the Keys in Japan
The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for Japanese hotels in 2024.