Japan’s MICHELIN Keys 2026 have expanded to 145 properties. The breakdown comprises 7 Three MICHELIN Keys, 23 Two MICHELIN Keys and 115 One MICHELIN Keys, with details of newly listed properties also announced.
Michelin announced the MICHELIN Key Hotels Selection 2026, expanding the number of MICHELIN Keys in Japan to 145. This includes 19 newly listed properties.
Seven properties received Three MICHELIN Keys, with the breakdown into New, Promoted and New explained. Twenty-three properties received Two MICHELIN Keys, including Gora Kadan Fuji and Capella Kyoto, which were newly promoted to Two MICHELIN Keys.
A total of 115 properties received One MICHELIN Key, including 17 newly listed properties. These include HOTEL 白林 HAKODATE in Hakodate, Hokkaido, and AZUMA FARM Koiwai. The selection covers not only urban hotels in cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, but also properties in regions across Japan.
The MICHELIN Key Hotels Selection 2026 introduces 253 Selected Hotels in addition to the 145 properties awarded MICHELIN Keys. Newly listed properties include hotels from the Hoshinoya group and urban properties operated by luxury brands.