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Kyoto

Owatari

Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

Michelin-starred Japanese cooking in Kyoto, charted among the world's most accomplished kitchens.

This one Michelin star kitchen is worth the detour for Japanese cooking that's charted internationally—OAD ranks it among the world's best. In Kyoto, where expectations run high, that recognition means something, and it's worth building a night around when you roam the city.

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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11