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Sushi-Kappo Nakaichi

Restaurant · Japanese

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One Michelin star Japanese cooking in Kyoto, worth building a night around for exceptional precision.

Sushi-Kappo Nakaichi has charted its own course in Kyoto's exacting dining scene, earning one Michelin star for Japanese cooking that honors tradition without pretense. In a city where every restaurant seems to carry centuries of technique, this is worth the detour for the kind of precision the guide exists to recognize.

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