During the New Year holidays in Japan, many popular restaurants close for several days, and travelers often find themselves thinking, “Everywhere I want to go is either fully booked or closed.” In an unfamiliar city, it can be especially stressful not knowing which areas still have restaurants open or where to look in the first place.
This hub page is designed to solve exactly that problem. We focus only on restaurants that stay open over the New Year period and organize them by both area and genre. From omakase sushi to Wagyu yakiniku and classic Japanese cuisine, we link out to 12 curated blog guides that combine key genres with major destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
If you are worried about “having no place to eat during New Year,” this hub is meant to be your safety net—open it, choose the area and style you want, and secure a memorable meal even during Japan’s busiest holiday season.
*Please note that some restaurants may have specific closure days during the New Year period.
*Information accurate as of December 5, 2025
- OMAKASE × Ginza
- OMAKASE × Roppongi
- OMAKASE × Shibuya
- OMAKASE × Shinjuku
- OMAKASE × downtown of Tokyo
- Wagyu Yakiniku × Tokyo
- Sukiyaki / Shabushabu × Tokyo
- Wagyu × Tokyo
- OMAKASE × Osaka
- Wagyu × Osaka
- OMAKASE × Kyoto
- Japanese Cuisine × Kyoto
TOKYO
OSAKA
KYOTO
In Conclusion
Restaurants that stay open over the New Year holidays are rare, which is exactly why finding the right one can turn into a truly special meal. In this hub, you will find 12 New Year restaurant guides that bring together Japan’s major areas and core dining genres in one place.
From here, all you need to do is pick the guide that matches your destination and mood. Before you start worrying that “everything is closed,” use this hub as your starting point to book the best possible meal for your New Year stay in Japan.
