What is Kaiseki cuisine?

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese tasting course comprised of many small, tea ceremonies, but over the centuries this culinary tradition has become the pinnacle of Japanese haute cuisine.

At the heart of kaiseki dining is the Japanese principle of shun, or taking ingredients at the peak of their freshness. Dishes are presented simply and with humility. This is done not only to ensure that the true flavor of each ingredient be expressed, but also to properly display each and every one and their natural beauty, thus creating the perfect synergy between cuisine and artistic expression.