100% Vegan in Kyoto
53/100
Ranked #4 of 24 Japan cities on the Plants Pack vegan city score.
22 fully vegan places in Kyoto, Japan, listed with 100% plant-based menus; 20 admin-verified against the venue's own website.
How this list is compiled
20 of 22 venues here are at our highest verification tier — opened on their own website, checked for animal products on the menu, cross-referenced against secondary sources (HappyCow, local vegan blogs) and confirmed currently open before being tagged 100% vegan; the most recent review was 25 May 2026. The rest are listed as 100% vegan from vegan-first source data and haven't been individually re-checked yet.
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About vegan places in Kyoto
22 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, 22 of them fully vegan. Mostly 20 restaurants and cafes, 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 korean. 20 are admin-reviewed; 2 are community-tracked listings we are still verifying. Notable spots include Ain Soph.Journey, Cafe Ren and Cafe Ren - Sakyo. Roughly 64% 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?
22 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Kyoto, Japan on Plants Pack, including 22 fully vegan, 2 vegan-friendly stays.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Kyoto?
Yes - 22 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 0 places are vegan-friendly, with plant-based options on the menu.
What kind of vegan food can I find in Kyoto?
The scene covers ramen, japanese, curry, korean, local, shojin ryori, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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