Vegan Restaurants(90)

The oldest sushi restaurant in Otemachi, Tokyo — get a taste of true sushi tradition.

Sample the all-natural, meat-free cuisine of historic Japanese Buddhism at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo.

The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.

Sakana Bar’s seafood offerings span almost every coastal culinary culture possible, using freshly-caught domestic Japanese seafood. Their oyster tasting comparison course is particularly popular with oyster aficionados.

At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.

Bite into a personalized set of scrumptious, high-quality tempura made from fresh vegetables and seafood!

A stylish cafe featuring a unique and glamorous interior afternoon tea experience that follows a four-season cycle.

Traditional Japanese food and sake combine to create meals bursting with fresh local flavors at this sake brewery in Kobe.

Why settle for less when you can relish vegetarian kaiseki cuisine at the oldest ryotei in the whole of Gifu Prefecture?

Unique, geographically-inspired cuisine from a modernist master.

Discover the history of Japan’s Buddhist cuisine, developed over centuries in the monastery kitchens and temples.

With striking, monochrome interiors designed by Tokyo art collective teamLab, a meal at this Kyoto vegan ramen restaurant is a feast for all the senses. A zero-waste initiative ensures every part of every ingredient is used.

Enjoy shojin ryori, a cuisine inspired by Buddhist monks and their reverence for the sanctity of life. Ancient vegetarian cuisine with a modern twist, Sougo lets guests experience a culinary tradition that is hundreds of years old.

Even being named one of Japan’s three great wagyu isn’t enough to pass muster at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Konoha uses only “maiden beef” in its kaiseki course menus, sourced from young Omi beef cattle that have not yet born calves.

A fermentation and aging process perfected over four generations gives the miso at Ginza Kuki unmatched complexity. Its measured approach to miso-based dishes lets diners discover new flavor and intricacy in an oft-overlooked household staple.

An authentic farm-to-table Italian experience with an organic touch awaits in a charming restaurant house tucked away from the hustle of Osaka.

French fine dining and Japanese kappo combine to create a memorable experience at Noeud.Tokyo in Chiyoda City.

Enjoy over 56 unique flavors of rice balls at Onigiri Bongo, made fresh to order at this charming counter-top restaurant.

Local Chichibu produce meets Italian food. With an exacting attitude towards allergen-safe, organic and natural food, chef Hiroshi Tsubouchi uses over 150 kinds of vegetables to craft a dazzling array of fusion food, all personally grown on his farm.

The most exquisite dining experience paired with the most exquisite cuisine. Within Tokyo’s natural Sea of Clouds, Miyuki offers a variety of Japanese course meals, from kaiseki to sushi to teppanyaki.

This tofu-kaiseki restaurant is not only the best in its town but in the whole country — indulge in their unforgettable tofu course meal.

Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.

Gion tradition is on full display at this Edo-style tea house and kaiseki restaurant.

Achieve culinary enlightenment with Japan’s only Michelin-starred Zen priest.

Have a special dining experience here in Omen Ginkakuji, with udon dipped in flavorful dashi broth and a seasonal pick of vegetables.

At Cafe de Honoka, you can enjoy your meal with a view of the natural green scenery, while feeling the fresh breeze blowing in from Lake Ryokusui.

Vegan dining isn’t so easy in Japan — thankfully, this trendy Ikebukuro eatery offers a fantastic range of Japanese and Western vegan treats.

Umenohana is Japanese traditional cuisine restaurant specializing in yuba (bean curd skin) and tofu.