Japan is home to the world’s most expensive and luxurious restaurants, suitable for those who would like to splurge and experience fancy dinings. These expensive restaurants are known for their impeccable service, amazing ambience and atmosphere, and appetizing dishes.

If you are planning to have a cute and luxurious dining with your partner, friends, or family, you can just try these expensive restaurants that we recommend below are immaculately amazing and of course, pricey. However, don’t think too much about the prices because you are there to make your tummy happy and experience the atmosphere.

Traveloka has a list of the most expensive restaurants in Japan that you would probably go to. Keep reading until the end!

Located in Kyoto, Kitcho Arashiyama Honten is considered as the most expensive restaurant in the city. You will find their famous kaiseki cuisine, which is a traditional Japanese multi-course meal that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and artistic presentations. They offer a lunch course that costs from JPY 40,000 or SGD 352,38 in a normal season. You can also request an Omakase course with their professional chef that costs from JPY 100,000 or SGD 880,80.

The ambience of this restaurant will make you feel like ‘home’ because of the design. Kitcho Arashiyama Honten is built with a design that reflects Japanese traditional homes with its historical and culture.

To add to that, don’t come to this restaurant on Wednesdays, New Year holidays, and Year-End 's because it’s their ‘closed’ schedule. Make sure to book your table in advance before it’s all fully booked.

A sushi expensive restaurant that’s located in Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo. Sukiyabashi Jiro is owned by a professional sushi chef named Jiro Ono. This restaurant has received the Michelin stars title in November 2019 and is known for its high-quality sushi ingredients. So, it’s a promising sushi place where you can spend your money without regretting it.

They offer an Omakase course that costs JPY 55,000 or SGD 484,28 excluding tax for either lunch or dinner. The menu is scheduled daily and it includes 20 sushi served in specific order.

This restaurant has a reservation system because they only have ten seats. You can book your seats in advance to get the date you want. For operating hours, they open for lunch at 11:30 until 14:00 and for dinner at 17:30 until 20:30.

This Michelin three star restaurant that’s one of the most expensive restaurants in Japan is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Azabu Kadowaki offers Japanese courses, including their famous “truffle clay pot rice”. Due to their limited seats, the guests need to make their reservation in advance, especially if you are going during peak seasons.

To have a fancy meal here, you need to get your money ready from at least JPY 44,770 or SGD 394,02 depending on the course you choose. Better visit on any day except Saturdays and holidays because they are closed on those days.

This restaurant is the perfect place for creating an experience when you visit Tokyo. So, don’t forget to put Azabu Kadowaki on your culinary list because you won’t regret it!

Still in the Tokyo area, this high-end restaurant called Aragawa is located specifically in Nishi-Shimbashi district. If you are looking for a luxurious kaiseki cuisine in Tokyo, you gotta love this one. Received a three stars “Michelin Guide Kyoto, Osaka” in 2023 for their incredible dishes.

To experience their amazing course, service, and ambience, you need JPY 112,000 or SGD 986,03 excluding tax. So, just incase, don’t forget to bring extra money for it.

Of course, you need to book your seats because there are so many people who want to visit. For reservation, make sure to book your session in between their open hours. This restaurant is open for lunch at 12:00 until 12:30 and for dinner at 17:00 until 19:30.

The most expensive restaurants are indeed mostly in Tokyo. Another fancy restaurant in Tokyo is Morimoto, specifically located on the 6th floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. This restaurant was created by a famous chef, Masaharu Morimoto. If you want to experience and try great Japanese-Western courses by Chef Morimoto, this restaurant is that place.

With its big windows on the high floor, you can see stunning views while enjoying your food. For all that, you only need around JPY 10,000 or SGD 88,04 (the cheapest). Remember, the prices depend on the course that you choose. For food, whether you are craving for sushi, sashimi, or something entirely new, Morimoto has everything and you will definitely make unforgettable memories of this restaurant.

Not only Morimoto, there’s another expensive restaurant at the Roppongi Hills. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, founded by a French Chef Joel Robuchon. This restaurant offers a variety of dishes prepared from high-quality ingredients, served in a casual setting. If you decide to have a dine here, you will experience the interaction with the chef because of the seat setting. Reservation is recommended to get your seats due to their limited seating.

Moving on to the menu and price, the course includes small set dishes, as well as more traditional dinner options and a four-course prix-fixe menu. Prices for meals here start from JPY 5,300 or SGD 46,6 to JPY 13,500 or SGD 118,85.

With its mouth watering food, charming views, and chic ambience, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon is a must-visit restaurant. Excited to try?

Located at 570-171, Gion Machiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. This expensive restaurant was created by Chef Yoshio Maruyama in 1988. Gion Maruyama is popular for its elegant ambience and traditional details. This restaurant serves amazing courses, including kaiseki cuisine with its expected price. For lunch, the price range starts from JPY 18,975 or SGD 167,05 to JPY 63,250 or SGD 556,85. Don’t worry about dinner, they also have it with similar prices as lunch.

Due to this restaurant’s popularity, limited seating, and delicious food, reservations are needed. So, if you are planning a visit, don’t forget to make a reservation in advance to get your seats.

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