Kyoto Ryokan Earns First Three-Star in Six Years
Miyamaso becomes region's newest Michelin three-star destination
Miyamaso, a ryokan in Kyoto, newly received Three MICHELIN Stars when the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 selections were announced on April 22, 2026. This marks the first new three-star restaurant in Kyoto and Osaka since the 2020 edition.
The traditional Japanese inn breaks a six-year drought for the region's highest Michelin honor. The announcement comes as part of a broader recognition wave, with five restaurants newly receiving Two MICHELIN Stars (four in Kyoto, one in Osaka) and nineteen restaurants earning One MICHELIN Star across both cities.
Miyamaso's elevation signals renewed international attention on Kyoto's traditional hospitality and cuisine.
Field Notes
Quick referenceFirst three-star in Kyoto-Osaka since 2020. Six years between honors.
Traditional Japanese inn format breaks into Michelin's highest tier.
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