Best of Kyoto
Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
Start with Hyotei in Nanzenji, Sakyo, Kikunoi Roan and Kikunoi Honten in Higashiyama. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.
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What are the michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Hyotei (Nanzenji, Sakyo), Kikunoi Roan and Kikunoi Honten (Higashiyama). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto?
Most of these are in Gion. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Kyoto: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.