Vegan Places in Kyoto
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Ranked #4 of 24 Japan cities on the Plants Pack vegan city score.
75 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan (22 fully vegan).
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About vegan places in Kyoto
75 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, 22 of them fully vegan. Mostly 72 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. 20 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 55 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 - Sakyo. Roughly 65% have published opening hours.
Across Kyoto, our directory holds 77 vegan and vegan-friendly places. The directory lists 23 places tagged 100% vegan; we have not yet manually verified them, so treat that count as provisional. The split is 74 restaurants, cafes, and bars alongside 2 vegan-friendly stays. Ramen, Japanese, and Tofu are the leading cuisine tags across the local listings. No paid listings anywhere on the page. Rankings reflect community reviews and manual verification only.
What vegans say about Kyoto
“5 stars for the vegan Ramen and the fact that you can order at a machine (which makes it a LOT easier for non-japanese-speaking folks). The ramen was very tasty and filling. Worth a visit.”
★★★★★ · Katharina on Bassa Nova Ramen Kyoto · April 2026
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Frequently asked about vegan Kyoto
How many vegan places are in Kyoto?
75 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan on Plants Pack, including 22 fully vegan, 1 vegan shop, 2 vegan-friendly stays.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Kyoto?
Yes - 22 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 53 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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