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Tokyo at its most refined

Aman Tokyo, the Palace Hotel, The Peninsula, Bvlgari, Mandarin Oriental, The Okura, Janu and the Park Hyatt; every three- and two-star table; the spas; and the bars above the city.

Grand hotels

  1. Above the palace gardens

    Aman Tokyo

    Ōtemachi·Grand hotel

    The top floors of Otemachi Tower: an urban sanctuary of stone, washi and wood, with the Aman Spa and views across the palace gardens to Mount Fuji on clear days.

    Otemachi Tower, 1-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004Explore View on map

  2. On the palace moat

    Palace Hotel Tokyo

    Marunouchi·Grand hotel

    Across the moat from the Imperial Palace gardens: balconies over Wadakura Fountain Park, the evian SPA and ESTERRE by Alain Ducasse (One MICHELIN Star, 2026).

    1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005Explore View on map

  3. In the sky above Ōtemachi

    Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

    Ōtemachi·Grand hotel

    The upper floors of Otemachi One, with the starred est on the 39th floor and views over the palace gardens.

    1-2-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004Explore View on map

  4. A ryokan in a tower

    HOSHINOYA Tokyo

    Ōtemachi·Ryokan

    A Japanese inn built upwards: tatami floors, shoes off at the door, and a hot-spring bath on the top floor, in the middle of the business district.

    1-9-1 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoExplore View on map

  5. Facing Hibiya Park

    The Peninsula Tokyo

    Hibiya·Grand hotel

    On the corner of Hibiya and Marunouchi, facing the park and the palace gardens, with Peter: The Bar at the top and the Ginza shops a stroll away.

    1-8-1 Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006Explore View on map

  6. Since 1890

    Imperial Hotel Tokyo

    Hibiya·Grand hotel

    Tokyo’s historic hotel, facing Hibiya Park, first opened in 1890: Les Saisons (One MICHELIN Star, 2026), the Old Imperial Bar and Japanese restaurants downstairs.

    1-1-1 Uchisaiwaichō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8558Explore View on map

  7. Above Nihonbashi

    Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

    Nihonbashi·Grand hotel

    The top floors of the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, with views to Tokyo Skytree and, on clear days, Mount Fuji, and the spa high above the old merchant quarter.

    2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8328Explore View on map

  8. Above Tokyo Station

    Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo

    Yaesu·Grand hotel

    The 40th to 45th floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, with Il Ristorante – Niko Romito (One MICHELIN Star, 2026) and the Bvlgari bar and spa.

    2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028Explore View on map

  9. The Okura reborn

    The Okura Tokyo

    Toranomon·Grand hotel

    The Okura’s new Heritage Wing and Prestige Tower, with the lattice lanterns and the calm of the old lobby carried into the new building.

    2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001Explore View on map

  10. Green and gold, high up

    The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon

    Toranomon·Boutique hotel

    A lobby of plants and timber on the 31st floor of Tokyo World Gate, with the Gold Bar and views to Tokyo Tower.

    4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001Explore View on map

  11. At the top of Midtown

    The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

    Roppongi·Grand hotel

    The highest floors of Tokyo Midtown, with Héritage by Kei Kobayashi (One MICHELIN Star, 2026) on the 45th floor.

    Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6245Explore View on map

  12. At Azabudai Hills

    Janu Tokyo

    Azabudai·Grand hotel

    Aman’s younger sister brand, at Azabudai Hills: a large spa, restaurants open to all, and the gardens of the new district at the door.

    1-2-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041Explore View on map

  13. Reopened, high above Shinjuku

    Park Hyatt Tokyo

    Shinjuku·Grand hotel

    The top floors of Shinjuku Park Tower, reopened on 9 December 2025 after a 19-month renovation, with the New York Bar at the summit.

    Explore View on map

Fine dining

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars

    RyuGin

    Hibiya·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Hibiya. On the 7th floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    7F, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006Explore View on map

  2. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Kagurazaka Ishikawa

    Kagurazaka·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Kagurazaka. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    5-37 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825Explore View on map

  3. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Harutaka

    Ginza·Sushi

    Edomae sushi at the counter in Ginza. A sushi counter in Ginza 8-chōme. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    6F, 8-3-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  4. Three MICHELIN Stars

    L'OSIER

    Ginza·French

    French cooking in Ginza. Shiseido’s French restaurant in Ginza. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    7-5-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  5. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Kanda

    Toranomon·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Toranomon. In the Toranomon Hills Residential Tower. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1F, Toranomon Hills Residential Tower, 1-1-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0002Explore View on map

  6. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Myojaku

    Nishi-Azabu·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Nishi-Azabu. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    B1F, 3-2-34 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031Explore View on map

  7. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Azabu Kadowaki

    Azabu-Jūban·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Azabu-Jūban. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-7-2 Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045Explore View on map

  8. Three MICHELIN Stars

    L'Effervescence

    Nishi-Azabu·French

    French cooking in Nishi-Azabu. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-26-4 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031Explore View on map

  9. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Sazenka

    Azabu·Chinese

    Chinese cooking in Azabu. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    4-7-5 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047Explore View on map

  10. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Joël Robuchon

    Ebisu·French

    French cooking in Ebisu. The château at Yebisu Garden Place. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    Yebisu Garden Place, 1-13-1 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0062Explore View on map

  11. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Quintessence

    Shinagawa·French

    French cooking in Shinagawa. At Garden City Shinagawa Gotenyama. Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1F, Garden City Shinagawa Gotenyama, 6-7-29 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001Explore View on map

  12. Two MICHELIN Stars

    MAZ

    Kioichō·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Kioichō. In Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    3F, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho, 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094Explore View on map

  13. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kioicho Fukudaya

    Kioichō·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Kioichō. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1-13 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094Explore View on map

  14. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kohaku

    Kagurazaka·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Kagurazaka. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    3-5-5 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825Explore View on map

  15. Two MICHELIN Stars

    ESqUISSE

    Ginza·French

    French cooking in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    9F, 5-4-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  16. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Ginza Kojyu

    Ginza·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    4F, 5-4-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  17. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Tempura Kondo

    Ginza·Tempura

    Tempura, fried in front of you in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    9F, 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  18. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Ginza Shinohara

    Ginza·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    B1F, 2-8-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  19. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Ginza Fukuju

    Ginza·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    5F, 8-8-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  20. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Akasaka Kikunoi

    Akasaka·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Akasaka. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    6-13-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052Explore View on map

  21. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Sushi Kanesaka

    Ginza·Sushi

    Edomae sushi at the counter in Ginza. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    B1F, 8-10-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061Explore View on map

  22. Two MICHELIN Stars

    ASAHINA Gastronome

    Nihonbashi·French

    French cooking in Nihonbashi. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1-4 Nihombashikabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0026Explore View on map

  23. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Kutan

    Tsukiji·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Tsukiji. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-5-5 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0041Explore View on map

  24. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Ryuzu

    Roppongi·French

    French cooking in Roppongi. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    B1F, 4-2-35 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032Explore View on map

  25. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Florilège

    Toranomon·French

    French cooking in Toranomon. At Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza D. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2F, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza D, 5-10-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001Explore View on map

  26. Two MICHELIN Stars

    NARISAWA

    Aoyama·Innovative

    Innovative cooking in Aoyama. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-6-15 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062Explore View on map

  27. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Crony

    Azabu·French

    French cooking in Azabu. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1-20-3 Higashiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0044Explore View on map

  28. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten

    Roppongi·Sushi

    Edomae sushi at the counter in Roppongi. In Roppongi Hills Residence B. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    3F, Roppongi Hills Residence B, 6-12-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032Explore View on map

  29. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Den

    Jingūmae·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Jingūmae. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-3-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001Explore View on map

  30. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Hakuun

    Aoyama·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Aoyama. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    4-11-2 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062Explore View on map

  31. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Jingumae Higuchi

    Jingūmae·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Jingūmae. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    2-19-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001Explore View on map

  32. Two MICHELIN Stars

    PRISMA

    Aoyama·Italian

    Italian cooking in Aoyama. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    6-4-6 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062Explore View on map

  33. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Nishiazabu Sushi Shin

    Nishi-Azabu·Sushi

    Edomae sushi at the counter in Nishi-Azabu. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    4-18-20 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031Explore View on map

  34. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Seizan

    Minato·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Minato. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    B1F, 2-17-29 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073Explore View on map

  35. Two MICHELIN Stars

    HOMMAGE

    Asakusa·French

    French cooking in Asakusa. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    4-10-5 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032Explore View on map

  36. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Tempura Motoyoshi

    Ebisu·Tempura

    Tempura, fried in front of you in Ebisu. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    3F, 2-8-11 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021Explore View on map

  37. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Ensui

    Nakameguro·Japanese

    Japanese cooking in Nakameguro. Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    1-5-12 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061Explore View on map

  38. One MICHELIN Star

    ESTERRE by Alain Ducasse

    Marunouchi·French

    French cooking in Marunouchi. On the 6th floor of the Palace Hotel Tokyo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    6F, Palace Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005Explore View on map

  39. One MICHELIN Star

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    Ōtemachi·French

    French cooking in Ōtemachi. On the 39th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    39F, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004Explore View on map

  40. One MICHELIN Star

    Tour D'argent Tokyo

    Kioichō·French

    French cooking in Kioichō. In the Hotel New Otani. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    Lobby floor, Hotel New Otani Tokyo (The Main), 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578Explore View on map

  41. One MICHELIN Star

    Les Saisons

    Hibiya·French

    French cooking in Hibiya. In the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    MF, Main Bldg, Imperial Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8558Explore View on map

  42. One MICHELIN Star

    Il Ristorante - Niko Romito

    Yaesu·Italian

    Italian cooking in Yaesu. On the 40th floor of the Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    40F, Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028Explore View on map

  43. One MICHELIN Star

    Héritage by Kei Kobayashi

    Akasaka·French

    French cooking in Akasaka. On the 45th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

    45F, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6245Explore View on map

Spas

  1. Hotel spa

    Aman Spa, Aman Tokyo

    Ōtemachi·Hotel spa

    Aman’s spa high above Ōtemachi, with a long pool and views across the city.

    Explore View on map

  2. Hotel spa

    evian SPA TOKYO, Palace Hotel

    Marunouchi·Hotel spa

    The Palace Hotel’s spa, by the palace gardens.

    1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005Explore View on map

  3. Hotel spa

    The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

    Nihonbashi·Hotel spa

    A spa high above Nihonbashi.

    2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8328Explore View on map

  4. Hotel spa

    Janu Spa, Janu Tokyo

    Azabudai·Hotel spa

    A large spa and wellness floor at Azabudai Hills.

    1-2-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041Explore View on map

Bars above the city

  1. High above Hibiya

    Peter: The Bar

    Hibiya·Hotel bar

    The Peninsula’s bar at the top of the hotel, with cocktails, live music on some nights and the city lights below.

    1-8-1 Yūrakuchō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006Explore View on map

  2. The bar in the sky

    New York Bar

    Shinjuku·Hotel bar

    The Park Hyatt’s bar on the 52nd floor, with live music in the evening and Shinjuku spread out below: the bar of Lost in Translation, open again since the hotel’s reopening.

    Explore View on map

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