<h1>Michelin-Listed Japanese Cuisine Restaurants in Kyoto</h1><img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/6_3804d92d0a.jpg" alt="ミシュラン6.jpg">*This article reports the official announcement from the Michelin Guide.The following JPNEAZY-listed restaurants in Kyoto have been selected for the Michelin Guide Kyoto &amp; Osaka published in 2025. Due to high demand, early reservations are recommended.Table of Contents:<ul><li>One-Star Restaurants in Kyoto (5 Restaurants) ★</li><li>Bib Gourmand Restaurant in Kyoto (1 Restaurant)</li></ul><h2>★One-Star Restaurants in Kyoto - 5 Restaurants</h2>＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/23">Kyoboshi</a> (Tempura) Kyoboshi offers a timeless tempura omakase by a three‑generation family legacy. Each seasonal seafood and vegetable is coated in an ultra‑light, egg‑free batter then fried to reveal its natural flavor, served with hand‑crafted salts, lemon, and grated daikon. The cozy counter and silent frying rhythm create a meditative, refined dining experience. ＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/36928">Sushi Rakumi</a> (Sushi) Sushi Rakumi serves seasonal omakase blending Edomae sushi with Kyoto‑style refinements. Expect carefully shaped nigiri on red or white vinegar rice, charcoal‑grilled eel, delicate pressed mackerel, and steamed dishes woven between sushi pieces—each crafted for taste, texture, and tradition in an intimate 8-seat setting. ＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/39531">Nakamitsu</a> (Japanese) Nakamitsu is a Kyoto kappo restaurant offering seasonal Japanese dishes crafted with precision. Set in a serene townhouse‑style interior, guests sit at an intimate six‑seat counter and watch chefs prepare each course. Traditional techniques meet contemporary sensibilities, delivering delicate flavors and a calm, private dining experience with curated sake and wine pairings. ＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35481">Ogawa</a> (Japanese) Ogawa offers exquisite, seasonally inspired Kyoto cuisine. Chef Yōsuke Ogawa crafts delicate vegetable broths, clay‑pot rice, and small seasonal dishes with precision. The intimate counter dining allows guests to enjoy the artistry of Japanese culinary traditions, creating a warm, personal, and memorable dining experience. ＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35630">Noguchi Tsunagu</a> (Japanese) Noguchi Tsunagu offers intimate, seasonal Japanese dining tucked away in Gion’s quiet lanes. Expect thoughtful omakase or a‑la‑carte menus beginning with delicate starters and culminating in a signature wagyu “niku‑sui” stew. With freshly cooked rice, miso soup, and subtle hospitality, each visit feels homely yet refined.<h2>Bib Gourmand Restaurant in Kyoto - 1 Restaurant</h2>＊<a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10134">Kushi Tanaka</a> (Kushiyaki) Kushi Tanaka is a cozy Kyoto kushikatsu (skewered-fry) spot tucked in narrow alleys. Guests sit around a tight C-shaped counter as inventive skewers—like soy-butter mushrooms or yuzu‑miso wheat‑gluten—arrive one after another in the “Ippo Tsuko” omakase style. Humble, flavorful, and affordable — a hidden gem.&nbsp;Note: “MICHELIN Guide” is a registered trademark of Michelin. This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Michelin.<h2>Michelin Guide Restaurants You Can Reserve with JPNEAZY</h2>

This article features the latest Michelin Guide Tokyo and Michelin Guide Kyoto & Osaka listings from 2025 and 2026, highlighting restaurants available for reservation through JPNEAZY.

Micheline-Listed Japanese Cuisine Restaurants in Kyoto

Kyoboshi 京星

Kyoboshi offers a timeless tempura omakase by a three‑generation family legacy. Each seasonal seafood and vegetable is coated in an ultra‑light, egg‑free batter then fried to reveal its natural flavor, served with hand‑crafted salts, lemon, and grated daikon. The cozy counter and silent frying rhythm create a meditative, refined dining experience.&nbsp;

Sushi Rakumi 鮨 楽味

Sushi Rakumi serves seasonal omakase blending Edomae sushi with Kyoto‑style refinements. Expect carefully shaped nigiri on red or white vinegar rice, charcoal‑grilled eel, delicate pressed mackerel, and steamed dishes woven between sushi pieces—each crafted for taste, texture, and tradition in an intimate 8-seat setting.

Nakamitsu 中満

Nakamitsu is a Kyoto kappo restaurant offering seasonal Japanese dishes crafted with precision. Set in a serene townhouse‑style interior, guests sit at an intimate six‑seat counter and watch chefs prepare each course. Traditional techniques meet contemporary sensibilities, delivering delicate flavors and a calm, private dining experience with curated sake and wine pairings.

Ogawa おが和

Ogawa offers exquisite, seasonally inspired Kyoto cuisine. Chef Yosuke Ogawa crafts delicate vegetable broths, clay‑pot rice, and small seasonal dishes with precision. The intimate counter dining allows guests to enjoy the artistry of Japanese culinary traditions, creating a warm, personal, and memorable dining experience.&nbsp;

Noguchi Tsunagu のぐち継

Noguchi Tsunagu offers intimate, seasonal Japanese dining tucked away in Gion’s quiet lanes. Expect thoughtful omakase or a‑la‑carte menus beginning with delicate starters and culminating in a signature wagyu “niku‑sui” stew. With freshly cooked rice, miso soup, and subtle hospitality, each visit feels homely yet refined.

Kushi Tanaka 串たなか

Kushi Tanaka is a cozy Kyoto kushikatsu (skewered-fry) spot tucked in narrow alleys. Guests sit around a tight C-shaped counter as inventive skewers—like soy-butter mushrooms or yuzu‑miso wheat‑gluten—arrive one after another in the “Ippo Tsuko” omakase style. Humble, flavorful, and affordable — a hidden gem.