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Kyoto

Kakou Okamoto

Restaurant · Japanese

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Japanese precision in Kyoto, recognized with one Michelin star since 2025.

Kakou Okamoto brings contemporary Japanese cooking to Kyoto with the kind of focus that earned it one Michelin star in 2025. The recognition speaks to technique and intention in a city where both matter deeply—worth the detour when you're ready for something quietly accomplished.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11