Welcome to Japan! Renowned as one of the top culinary destinations in the world, Japan has a vast array of gastronomic offerings for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking unique dining experiences.

While there are many ways to book restaurants in Japan, TableCheck is the no. 1 restaurant reservation system in the country with more Michelin restaurants under its portfolio than any other booking system. Moreover, with its wide array of over 8,000 partner restaurants, including award-winning establishments and hotel restaurant venues, the TableCheck platform enables diners a world of possibilities at their fingertips without paying additional expenses. 

For visitors coming to Japan, here's a quick guide on how to make the most out of the TableCheck platform:

1. Explore 8,000 top restaurants

With TableCheck's extensive platform, diners gain access to thousands of restaurants across Japan which include top-of-the-line Japanese  Omakase and starred Kaiseki restaurants including venues that offer international cuisine. Diners can discover the finest dining experiences and diverse culinary delights right at their fingertips. 

2. Free bookings, no hidden fees:

Diners can book any restaurant listed on TableCheck without additional charges. The experience is seamless and TableCheck won't charge guests extra fees for booking, unlike other platforms like Omakase or TableAll.

While TableCheck doesn’t take any cut from booking itself,  it’s good to keep in mind that in Japan, some restaurants may require diners to pre-book a course plan online, and they might request a cancellation deposit. This deposit is typically an authorization hold on the diner's credit card (similar to checking in a hotel), cleared when the diner attends the reservation.

3. Smooth booking process

TableCheck's core business revolves around providing a cloud-based app as a backend system to restaurants. Clients who choose TableCheck can access a comprehensive in-restaurant system that ensures a smooth booking process for diners. It is a powerful platform that helps restaurants to run their operations much more effectively.

Restaurants using TableCheck will also sub-allocate a portion of inventory to other sites like Ikyu, Tabelog, etc. If the diner books via another system like  Ikyu,  the restaurant pays a fee to Ikyu for the booking, but the booking data flows into TableCheck's backend.

4. TableCheck as “master book”

When a restaurant uses TableCheck, the platform becomes the "master book" for all its table inventory. Most, if not all, of the restaurant's tables, will be available on TableCheck's booking page, making it easy for diners to secure their reservations.

While diners can consider sites to help find restaurants of their choice, TableCheck offers the most cost-effective and efficient option, from having zero booking fees to a seamless booking journey.

By utilizing TableCheck's powerful features and keeping these tips in mind, diners are ensured a delightful and hassle-free fine dining experience in Japan.