TOKYO >> Tokyo once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants, according to the 2020 edition of the guidebook. But one of the capital’s most famous restaurants is no longer one of them.

Renowned sushi restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro Honten in the Ginza district was left out of the book for the first time because bookings there have become unavailable to the general public.

The sushi restaurant, where President Barack Obama dined with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014, requires overseas guests to make reservations solely through hotel concierges.

The restaurant had held three stars since the launch of the Tokyo guide in 2007.

Sushi Saito in Minato Ward, which was awarded three stars in the 2019 guide, has also been removed for the same reason.

A total of 464 restaurants and 34 hotels across 17 food categories have been selected for the 2020 guide, which was scheduled for release Nov. 29. There are 57 new entries, including one two-star establishment and 19 one-star restaurants.

Paul Perriniaux, CEO of Nihon Michelin Tire Co., said Tokyo will likely continue to lead the world of gastronomy given its access to high-quality produce and a concentration of the country’s top culinary talent.

The French company said that 11 restaurants have retained their three-star status. Three of them — Kanda, Joel Robuchon and Quintessence — have stayed in the top level for 13 years running.

Among restaurants awarded two stars, Prisma, which made its debut in last year’s guide, became the first Italian restaurant in Tokyo to be awarded two stars since 2011.

Japanese restaurant Kadowaki, which made its two-star debut in 2009, added another star this year.

Inua, produced by three-star Danish restaurant Noma, joined the two-star list for the first time.

Under Michelin’s criteria, a single star is awarded to restaurants offering high-quality cooking that’s worth a stop during travel. Two-star restaurants are worth a detour, while three-star establishments provide cuisine worth a special journey.

In the guide’s Bib Gourmand category, 238 restaurants are deemed to offer “quality food at affordable prices” of about 5,000 yen (about $45) or less.