The Japan Guides

Eating Out

Where to eat, what to order, and what to skip, written from experience, not press releases.

Block of tofu at Okabeya near Kiyomizudera, Kyoto — best restaurants in Kyoto Japan
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Best Restaurants in Kyoto: Kaiseki, Tofu and Temple Lunch Spots

Best restaurants in Kyoto for kaiseki, tofu cuisine and temple-area lunches - named picks from JPY 2,200 to JPY 35,000, with tourist versus local tips.

Giant takoyaki ball sign in Dotonbori, Osaka — best restaurants in Osaka Japan
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Best Restaurants in Osaka: Dotonbori, Namba and Beyond

The best restaurants in Osaka by area - named picks for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakiniku and izakaya dining in Dotonbori, Namba and local neighbourhoods.

Bowl of soup at a restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo — best restaurants in Tokyo Japan
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Best Restaurants in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Ginza and Shibuya Picks

The best restaurants in Tokyo by area - named picks in Shinjuku, Ginza and Shibuya for sushi, ramen, izakaya and more, from around JPY 1,500 per person.

Illuminated yatai food stalls lining the Naka River in Fukuoka at night
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Fukuoka Yatai: The Complete Guide to the City's Outdoor Food Stalls

Fukuoka's yatai are outdoor food stalls serving hakata ramen, motsu nabe, and yakitori - open evenings only along Nakasu and Tenjin riverbanks.

People ordering food at a Japanese restaurant counter in Shibuya, Tokyo — vegan restaurants Japan
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Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Japan

Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants across Japan - shojin ryori temples, plant-based ramen shops, and modern vegan cafes. Named spots, prices, ordering tips.

Busy night street scene in Kagoshima city, Japan — Kagoshima food guide
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Best Restaurants in Kagoshima: Where to Eat in Kyushu's Southern City

Planning a trip to Kagoshima? Named restaurants with prices for kurobuta pork, kibinago, Satsuma-age, and black vinegar dishes from this Kyushu city.

Sakurajima volcano over Kagoshima city — food tours in Kagoshima
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Best Food Tours in Kagoshima: Kurobuta, Shochu, and Tenmonkan Markets

The best food tours in Kagoshima - guided market walks, kurobuta tastings, Satsuma-age demonstrations, shochu distillery visits, and izakaya crawls.

Bowl of noodles on a tray in Matsumoto, Nagano Japan — Nagano food guide
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Best Restaurants in Nagano: Soba, Oyaki, and Wild Game in the Japan Alps

Visiting Nagano? Best spots for handmade soba, oyaki dumplings, Shinshu wagyu, and miso-glazed wild game in the Japan Alps - prices as of 2026.

Traditional Kyoto cuisine - delicate tofu dishes and matcha in Japan's ancient capital
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Best Food Tours in Kyoto: Nishiki Market, Tea Ceremony, and Kaiseki

The best food tours in Kyoto - guided Nishiki Market walks, tea ceremony experiences, kaiseki tastings, sake brewery visits, and cooking classes.

Osaka street food stalls at night - the heart of Japan's food capital
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Best Food Tours in Osaka: Dotonbori, Takoyaki, and Street Food Crawls

The best food tours in Osaka - guided Dotonbori street food walks, takoyaki tastings, Kuromon Market tours, kushikatsu experiences, and cooking classes.

Tokyo street food and ramen - a city with more Michelin stars than anywhere else on earth
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Best Food Tours in Tokyo: Tsukiji, Asakusa, and Izakaya Crawls

The best food tours in Tokyo - guided Tsukiji market walks, Asakusa street food crawls, izakaya experiences, and ramen tastings with local guides.

Kyoto's historic lanes - home to Japan's most refined food culture
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Kyoto Food Guide: Where to Eat in Japan's Ancient Capital

Planning a trip to Kyoto? Kaiseki, yudofu, matcha tea houses, and Nishiki Market picks by area and budget - real prices and named venues as of 2026.

Dotonbori canal in Osaka - Japan's most famous food district
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Eating in Osaka: The Complete Food Guide to Japan's Kitchen

How to eat in Osaka - from Dotonbori street food to Kuromon Market, Shinsekai kushikatsu, and the best areas for each meal of the day.

Tokyo cityscape - home to more Michelin stars than any other city
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Tokyo Food Guide: Eating Your Way Around Japan's Capital

A district-by-district Tokyo food guide - where to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with specific picks, real prices, and practical logistics.

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