Go Where the Locals Go
Make your trip a truly local experience, and go where the locals go. If you're wondering where the locals go to eat when hanging out with family, celebrating with friends, stopping by for an after work drink... look no further.
We've asked locals in Japan directly, "Where are the best restaurants in Japan?" - and we've got the answers. Whether you are craving a sushi dinner, a traditional Japanese-style kaiseki dinner, long-established restaurants in historical neighborhoods and more, we're sure to have a "best restaurant in Japan" that is perfect for you.
So the next time you're in Japan, go where the locals go.
Kyoto City (Kyoto) Located in Kyoto Prefecture. Savor a number of traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine in Japan's former capital. 
Takayama City (Gifu) Located in Gifu Prefecture. A city surrounded by the Japanese Alps, enjoy seasonal mountain vegetables, and surprisingly, some of the freshest sushi in Japan.