Vegan Places in Kyoto
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77 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan (33 fully vegan).
77 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, 33 of them fully vegan. Mostly 74 restaurants and cafes, 1 shop, 2 stays. Shojin-ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) is naturally vegan and Kyoto has the strongest tradition of it in Japan. The Higashiyama district holds most of the city's dedicated vegan and shojin-ryori restaurants. Cuisines covered: ramen, japanese, curry and nepalese. 31 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 46 come from community and OSM imports. 2 are mostly-vegan venues with a small non-vegan menu. Notable spots include Ain Soph.Journey, Cafe Ren and Cafe Ren - Kamigyo. Roughly 66% have published opening hours.
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Frequently asked about vegan Kyoto
How many vegan places are in Kyoto?
77 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan on PlantsPack, including 33 fully vegan, 1 vegan shop, 2 vegan-friendly stays.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Kyoto?
Yes - 33 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 44 places are vegan-friendly, with plant-based options on the menu.
What's the most-reviewed vegan-friendly spot in Kyoto?
Bassa Nova Ramen Kyoto currently leads on community ratings (5.0/5 from 1 review).
What kind of vegan food can I find in Kyoto?
The scene covers ramen, japanese, curry, nepalese, korean, local, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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