The guide to the best restaurants and hotels in Kyoto and Osaka, Japan. For more than a century Michelin's obsessively-researched restaurant and hotel guides have been indispensable to travelers seeking great places to dine and stay in Europe at all budget levels. BRAND NEW addition to the MICHELIN Guide series! Two incredible cities revealing two different sides of Japan: Osaka, one of the most dynamic economic areas in Japan, and Kyoto, the heart of Japan's cultural and gastronomic traditions. Reviews of approximately 200 hotels and restaurants, including ryokans (traditional Japanese guesthouses), time-tested Michelin symbols for easy reference, Michelin stars indicate culinary excellence Red Pavilion icons highlight charming hotels, thematic indexes (restaurants with private rooms, late-night dining, open on Sundays, index by cuisine, ku, etc.) facilitate choice of restaurant, each establishment has a two-page spread, including a page of color photos and a page of description, each spread c