KYOTO--Sushi restaurants that have flourished overseas are opening branches in Japan’s ancient capital here in rapid succession, to lure in the growing number of hungry inbound tourists.

Released Dec. 5 by Nihon Michelin Tire Co., the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2024 accorded that honor to high-end sushi establishment Harutaka based in Chuo Ward. The other 11 restaurants with the highest ...