# Michelin Guide recognition for Japanese luxury hotels

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/michelin-guide-recognition-for-japanese-luxury-hotels
> Updated: 2026-09-28T06:38:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The latest Michelin Guide hotel selection has recognized several luxury properties in Japan with Michelin Key honors.

Four Seasons properties received distinctions, with the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi earning its third consecutive ‘3 Michelin Keys’, a rating for hotels considered among the most remarkable in the world. Additionally, the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka was awarded ‘1 Michelin Key’ for the second consecutive year.

Other notable recipients include Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, which earned ‘3 Michelin Keys’ for the third consecutive year, making it the only hotel in West Japan to hold the top distinction. In Hokkaido, Yuki Niseko received ‘1 Michelin Key’ for the third year in a row. Japan currently holds the highest number of Michelin Key hotels in Asia for 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Japanese luxury hotels receive Michelin Guide recognition

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto earned its third consecutive ‘3 Michelin Keys’ rating, while Yuki Niseko in Hokkaido secured ‘1 Michelin Key’ for the third year running.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-luxury-hotels-receive-michelin-guide-recognition

### 2026-09-24: Four Seasons Japan hotels receive Michelin Key honors

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi earned its third consecutive 3 Michelin Keys, while Four Seasons Hotel Osaka secured its second consecutive 1 Michelin Key.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-seasons-japan-hotels-receive-michelin-key-honors

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