
Chef
Masamitsu Hisano
Affiliation
Oimatsu Hisano
Chef-owner of Oimatsu Hisano in Osaka
i. Biography
Masamitsu Hisano is the chef-owner of Oimatsu Hisano, a kaiseki restaurant in Osaka, Japan, where he sources the finest seasonal produce from across the country to create unique dishes honoring Japanese seasonality and traditions. Born in Oita Prefecture in 1972, he crafts creative presentations such as sashimi with fish-broth dip and rare vegetable dishes. In 2025, Oimatsu Hisano received two Michelin stars, upgrading from its prior one-star status.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Chef-owner of Oimatsu Hisano in Osaka
Focus 02
Creative kaiseki using hyper-seasonal Japanese ingredients
Focus 03
Two Michelin stars in 2025 Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka