The Best Restaurants in Japan 2025 Edition Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Mar 10 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Teppanyaki Sukiyaki Unagi (eel) Yakiniku Steak Wagyu Beef Tokyo Kyoto Kobe Fukuoka

The Best Restaurants in Japan 2025 Edition

This introduces the restaurants selected as TOP 10 in the "SAVOR JAPAN Best Restaurant Award 2024-2025," which have received numerous reservations and support from foreign visitors to Japan. These are all must-visit renowned restaurants when traveling to Japan. All restaurants can be reserved from the link below. Since each restaurant is popular, early reservations are recommended.

See full listings of Yakiniku, Steak, Teppanyaki, Sukiyaki, and Unagi (eel) restaurants found in and around Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe, and Fukuoka.

1. Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch

Kyoto / Yakiniku

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Located just a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station, Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi is an atmospheric yakiniku restaurant housed in a renovated 80-year-old machiya. The restaurant grills Matsusaka beef, purchased whole from a contracted farm, using rock salt known as the 'jewel of the Himalayas' to maximize the meat's flavor. The 'Matsusaka Beef 5-Variety Platter,' featuring the recommended cuts of the day and rare parts, is a dish that allows guests to fully enjoy the charm of Matsusaka beef. A wide selection of wines that pair well with yakiniku is also available, providing a luxurious dining experience.

Matsusakagyu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Branch

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Address: 477, Eboshiya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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2. Unagi Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Main Branch

Tokyo / Unagi

Located just a one-minute walk from Suehirocho Station, Unagi Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Minokuni Kanda Honten is a restaurant known for its grilled eel, which is cooked using binchotan charcoal to achieve a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. The 'Hitsumabushi Jō,' featuring fragrant eel coated in a secret sauce, is particularly popular and can be enjoyed in various ways. Diners can savor the diverse flavors of the eel along with condiments and broth. The restaurant also offers shira-yaki, which highlights the appeal of the ingredients, and a selection of sake primarily from Gifu Prefecture. Guests can enjoy a special moment in a calm, traditional Japanese atmosphere.

Unagi Charcoal-grilled Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Main Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 4 of Suehirocho Station. 5 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Yushima Station. 7 minutes walk from Electric Town Exit of Akihabara Station
Address: 1F, VORT Suehirocho II, 6-14-3, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

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3. Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie

Okinawa / Japanese CuisineOkinawa / Japanese Cuisine

Hama no Ie, a seafood restaurant located in Onna Village, Okinawa, is a renowned establishment where diners can enjoy fresh seafood carefully selected by the former fisherman owner. The seafood chosen with the owner's discerning eye is exceptional in both freshness and flavor. Hama no Ie, a seafood restaurant located in Onna Village, Okinawa, is a renowned establishment where diners can enjoy fresh seafood carefully selected by the former fisherman owner. The seafood chosen with the owner's discerning eye is exceptional in both freshness and flavor. The 'Funamori,' a lavish platter of the day's catch, and the 'Grilled Fish with Butter,' which is grilled to perfection on an iron plate, are exquisite. The 'Abasa Soup,' characterized by its plump fish texture, is also popular. Diners can savor the blessings of the Okinawan sea in a spacious setting with hearty dishes. The 'Abasa Soup,' characterized by its plump fish texture, is also popular. Diners can savor the blessings of the Okinawan sea in a spacious setting with hearty dishes.

Kaisen Ryori Hama no Ie

Open: 11:00 - 22:00 (last order 20:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport; About three minutes by car from the Okinawa Expressway Ishikawa Interchange.
Address: 2097 Nakadomari, Onna, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
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4. Unagi Hitsumabushi Bincho Mitsukoshi Ginza Location

Tokyo / Unagi

Located just a one-minute walk from Ginza Station, Unagi Hitsumabushi Bincho at Mitsukoshi Ginza is a renowned restaurant that offers exquisite eel in a refined setting with carefully selected tableware. The restaurant's pride, the eel, is grilled to perfection using the 'jiyaki' method, which enhances its umami flavor, and is beautifully presented in Wajima lacquerware and Arita porcelain. The popular 'Jo Unagi Hitsumabushi' is a dish that allows diners to enjoy three different flavors. In an elegant space adorned with traditional Toyama craftsmanship, kumiko joinery, and Edo kiriko lamps, guests can leisurely savor the true deliciousness of authentic eel.

Unagi Hitsumabushi Bincho Mitsukoshi Ginza Location

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station/ 9-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station
Address: 11F, Ginza Mitsukoshi, 4-6-16, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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5. Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion

Kyoto / YakinikuKyoto / Yakiniku

Located a 7-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, the wagyu restaurant bungo Gion is a renowned establishment where guests can savor exquisite "Oita wagyu" in a traditional machiya. Each group is accompanied by a staff member, and the "non-grilled yakiniku" prepared right in front of them is praised for allowing diners to enjoy the true flavors of the meat. The "Today's Oita Wagyu Lean Marbled Sukiyaki," which brings out the charm of perfectly rare meat, is a dish where the special sauce and egg yolk blend together exquisitely. A tatami room experience is also available for an additional fee, allowing guests to enjoy a luxurious moment unique to Kyoto.

Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm / Reservations only. Reservations are available at 17:00, 18:00, and 19:00. Each one is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Some days may have reservations available for 20:00 (please ask the restaurant for details).
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Railway. It is located along Shimbashi-dori Street.
Address: 56, Motoyoshi-cho, Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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6. Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch

Tokyo / Shabu-shabu and SukiyakiTokyo / Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki

Located just a one-minute walk from Tokyo Station, Moritaya Marunouchi is the only restaurant in the Kanto region operated by the long-established Moritaya from Kyoto. It uses carefully selected A5 Wagyu beef from its directly managed farm and offers exquisite dishes that maximize the flavor of the meat, such as Kansai-style 'sukiyaki' and 'oil-grilled' dishes. The combination with carefully selected ingredients like Kujo green onions and onions from Awaji Island is also outstanding. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in a luxurious location overlooking the Imperial Palace and the city center.

Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:00) [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 17:00-23:00 (last order 21:30) [Sunday, Holidays] Dinner 17:00-22:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: JR Sobu Line, JR Chuo Line, JR Yamanote line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line 1 minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Address: Marunouchi Building 35F, Marunouchi 2-4-1, Chiyoda, Tokyo

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7. Ryuen Nishinakasu Branch

Fukuoka / YakinikuFukuoka / Yakiniku

Ryuen Nishinakasu, located a 5-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station, is the second branch of the long-established yakiniku restaurant Ryuen from Kokura, Kitakyushu. This luxurious restaurant offers aged meat using a unique aging method and is committed to serving Kobe beef. The 'Kobe Beef Sushi' made with Kobe beef features a melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavor. The 'Assorted Aged Meat Platter' allows guests to enjoy the most delicious cuts of the day. The calm and chic interior has many private rooms, making it perfect for a special occasion.

Ryuen Nishinakasu Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: From Nakasu Kawabata Station, go in the direction of the Haruyoshi area. Enter Nakagawa-dori street and go to Kokutai-dori. Turn right at the first corner, then right at the end of the road.
Address: 1F, ATE Nishinakasu, 4-3, Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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8. Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch

Tokyo / YakinikuTokyo / Yakiniku

Located just a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku is a renowned wagyu barbecue restaurant that was established in 1975. This restaurant offers an easy way to enjoy A5-ranked Kobe beef and carefully selected black-haired wagyu, with particularly popular rare cuts such as 'Tokusen Misuji 2/600' and 'Zabuton'. They also focus on enhancing the flavors of the barbecue with seasonings like 'Yuzu Kosho' directly shipped from Fukuoka in Kyushu and their homemade grated ponzu. All seats are table seating, allowing guests to enjoy yakiniku in a spacious and comfortable environment.

Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch

Open: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 111m from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
Address: 2F, Daihan buildense, 7-10-12 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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9. Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki

Hyogo / SteakHyogo / Steak

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki, located just a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station, is a hidden steak restaurant where guests can enjoy A5-ranked "Kobe Beef" and black-haired wagyu cooked on an iron plate. The appeal lies in the immersive dining experience as skilled chefs grill high-quality meat right in front of the guests. The restaurant features only 13 counter seats, allowing patrons to relax in a sophisticated atmosphere. It is a registered establishment designated by the Kobe Beef Distribution Promotion Council.

Kobe Teppan Steak Iwasaki

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya Station / On the second floor of the building with the green staircase, which can be seen one minute after entering Higashimon Street
Address: 2F, KOSIN Bldg., 1-3-5, Simo-yamate-dori, chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

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10. Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch

Tokyo / YakinikuTokyo / Yakiniku

Located just a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station, Ginza Kobau Namiki-dori is a high-end yakiniku restaurant that offers carefully selected black wagyu beef from all over the country in a course format. The course begins with the restaurant's signature yukke pan and concludes with sukiyaki or grilled shabu-shabu, which is the style of this restaurant. The sukiyaki, finished in a nanbu iron pot, is characterized by its tender and fluffy texture. A variety of wines are also available. In the gourmet city of Ginza, one can experience exquisite food and pleasant service.

Ginza Cobau Namiki-dori branch

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:20 pm) / [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:45 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 14,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes by foot from Exit B5 of Ginza Station, Tokyo Metro Line
Address: 5F, HULIC&New GINZA NAMIKI6, 6-6-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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In addition to these restaurants, rankings for the top 30 popular restaurants, as well as rankings by restaurant genre and by the country/region of the reservation, are also available! Be sure to check them out.
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