Michelin Green Guide Japan, 2020 Edition — The 32 New Two- and Three-Star Sights
The Michelin Green Guide Japan added 32 sights at two or three stars in its 6th revised edition (2020). Two hold three stars — the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Yuki-no-Otani, Murodo — and 30 hold two stars. The two three-star sights had already been announced on Michelin’s web edition; the 2020 book, the French-language 6th revised edition, lists them as new entries too. Every star was checked one by one against Michelin Japan’s official list on October 17, 2026. For every three-star sight in Japan across all regions, see the index of Michelin Green Guide starred sights.
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The 32 sights newly listed at two or three stars in the 2020 edition
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The 32 sights newly listed at two or three stars in the 2020 edition
Each entry checked against the official list
The Michelin Green Guide (Le Guide Vert) rates destinations rather than restaurants. This page lists only the sights that were newly listed in the 6th revised edition (2020) at two or three stars and that could be confirmed against Michelin Japan’s official list.
Each entry carries its area, its star rating, the edition that awarded it, the source and the date it was checked, so a single row can be cited on its own. The area names follow the official list.
| Rating |
Official meaning |
Entries in this table |
| ★★★ |
Worth a special journey |
2 |
| ★★☆ |
Worth a detour |
30 |
Three stars (2 sights)
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine RouteThree stars
Stars★★★ Three stars — worth a special journey
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Yuki-no-Otani snow corridor, Murodo areaThree stars
Stars★★★ Three stars — worth a special journey
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Two stars (30 sights) — by region
The 30 two-star sights are listed region by region, north to south. Each region name links to our full guide for that area.
Hokkaido (2 sights)
Blue PondTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Hakodate Morning MarketTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Tohoku (1 sight)
JodogahamaTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Nikko & North Kanto (2 sights)
Nikko National ParkTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Senjogahara hikeTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kamakura & Yokohama (1 sight)
Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (Yokohama Port)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Mt. Fuji & Hakone (4 sights)
Fujisan Hongu Sengen TaishaTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Shiraito FallsTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kunozan Tosho-guTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Miho no MatsubaraTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Izu Peninsula (3 sights)
Jogasaki CoastTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kawazu Seven Falls (Kawazu Nanadaru)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Cape IrozakiTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Toyama & the Japan Alps (3 sights)
Kurobe DamTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Toyama Glass Art MuseumTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Zuiryu-ji (National Treasure)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
San’in (3 sights)
YushienTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Oki IslandsTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
NishinoshimaTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kyushu (6 sights)
Gunkanjima (Hashima)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Usuki Magaibutsu (Usuki cliff Buddhas)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kokonoe “Yume” Suspension BridgeTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Meoto-ishi at Usa JinguTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Rakan-jiTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Kumano Magaibutsu (Kumano cliff Buddhas)Two stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Amami (5 sights)
Amami IslandsTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Oshima Tsumugi VillageTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Ohama Seaside ParkTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Yoron IslandTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
Oganeku BeachTwo stars
Stars★★☆ Two stars — worth a detour
Edition6th revised edition (2020)
SourceMichelin Japan, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (official list, in Japanese)
CheckedOctober 17, 2026
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Where the numbers come from, and what this table leaves out
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Where the numbers come from, and what this table leaves out
The range that could be verified, stated first
The star ratings and sight names come from Michelin Japan’s official list, “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” (PDF, in Japanese). It is a hand-compiled reference sheet for the press, based on the French-language book that Michelin edits and publishes in France. The meaning of each star level follows the Green Guide page on the same official site.
On October 17, 2026, the 32 entries rated two stars or higher in the official list were compared one by one with the star ratings in this site’s regional guides. All 32 agree. Area names follow the “area” column of the official list.
| Scope |
Entries |
Treatment in this table |
| Three stars in the official list |
2 |
All listed |
| Two stars in the official list |
30 |
All listed |
| One star in the official list |
78 (Michelin’s press release says 80) |
Not covered (this table is two stars and above) |
| 2015 edition (4th revised) stars |
— |
No official list could be found online, so none are listed |
The official list prohibits republishing it in full, so this table is limited to the 32 entries at two stars and above. Stars from the 2015 edition are not listed because the only list that could be confirmed on Michelin Japan’s site covers the 2020 additions. Ratings are reviewed with each edition; the stars here are those of the 2020 edition.
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Michelin Green Guide 2020 Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
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Michelin Green Guide 2020 Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sights were newly listed at two or three stars in the 2020 edition?
Two hold three stars: the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and Yuki-no-Otani, Murodo, both in the Japan Alps. Thirty hold two stars, including the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal in Yokohama, Nikko National Park, the Blue Pond, Gunkanjima and the Amami Islands. All 32 are in the table above.
Why are the three-star sights from the 2015 edition not in this table?
The only list that could be confirmed on Michelin Japan’s official site covers the 2020 additions. Stars that could not be verified are not listed. The index on this site covers the 2015 stars region by region, but it is this site’s own compilation based on the book.
What do three, two and one star mean?
Michelin Japan’s official page describes three stars as worth a special journey, two stars as worth a detour and one star as interesting.
Is this the same as the Michelin restaurant guide?
No. The Green Guide rates travel destinations, while the red guide (the MICHELIN Guide) is best known for rating restaurants. Both use a three-level star scale.
Are these stars still the current ones?
The stars in this table are the ratings of the 2020 edition. A newer French edition dated 2025 is on sale in Michelin’s online shop; this table does not reflect that edition. Ratings are reviewed with each edition, so check the book or the Green Guide page on Michelin Japan’s site for the latest. Opening and operating status should be confirmed on each sight’s own site before you go.
Next steps
Find the card for the region you plan to visit and check its star rating.
Follow the area link to that region’s guide for access and routes.
For stars carried over from the 2015 edition, use the index page, region by region.
Check each sight’s own site for opening and operating status before you go.
Star ratings: ★★★ worth a special journey / ★★☆ worth a detour. Stars and sight names follow the “Michelin Green Guide Japan, 6th revised edition: new listings” list on Michelin Japan’s official site, checked on October 17, 2026. The original is the French-language book, and the official list was classified and translated by hand. Ratings are reviewed with each edition.
