100% Vegan in Kyoto
53/100
Ranked #3 of 24 Japan cities on the PlantsPack vegan city score.
22 fully vegan places in Kyoto, Japan, listed with 100% plant-based menus.
How this list is compiled
These 22 venues are listed as 100% vegan based on source data (OpenStreetMap, VegGuide and community submissions). None have been individually admin-verified against the venue's own website yet — once checked, a venue carries a "Confirmed" badge on its page.
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About vegan places in Kyoto
73 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, 22 of them fully vegan. Mostly 70 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: japanese, ramen, curry and rice bowl. 20 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 53 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 63% have published opening hours.
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?
73 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan on PlantsPack, 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 51 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 japanese, ramen, curry, rice bowl, nepalese, korean, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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