You might have heard the term Izakaya (居酒屋), an informal Japanese bar serving alcoholic drinks, side dishes, and snacks. But because Izakayas in Japan aren’t vegetarian or vegan-friendly, it is usually the restaurant type that we would skip. The good news is that Kyoto has a vegan Izakaya near Gion! The food offered at Genmai […]
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Ramen is one of the most well-known Japanese dishes. Although it has traditionally been a non-vegetarian dish, preferences have changed in recent decades, and vegetarian/vegan ramen has become more commonly available! In Kyoto, the best place to enjoy a bowl of ramen noodle soup is Ramen TowZen (京都下鴨豆乳ラーメン専門店豆禅). On top of being a vegetarian place,
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If the nice hotels around Kyoto Station are too expensive for you or you plan to take the Hozugawa River Boat, consider staying the night at Sun Royal Hotel Kameoka Ekimae (サンロイヤルホテル亀岡駅前). The hotel, filled with various facilities, is just a one-minute walk from Kameoka Station. Plus, all hotel guests can enjoy the delicious complimentary
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If you want to escape the crowds in Kyoto‘s city center in autumn, visit Kameoka. The city that is just a couple of stations away has a couple of amazing fall foliage spots waiting for you to explore. While the shrines and temples in Kameoka aren’t as accessible as the ones closer to Kyoto Station,
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Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park (天橋立傘松公園) is where you discover another face of Amanohashidate. The view from there is called Shōryū-kan (昇龍観), meaning ascending dragon. Compared to Amanohashidate View Land, Kasamatsu Park is probably a better place for natural scenery. On the way to the top of the mountain, the surroundings are covered by cherry blossoms in
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Besides seeing Ine‘s unique Funayas by taking the Ine Bay Sightseeing Ferry, there is another way to adore the town’s rural scenery. The view from the Roadside Station Funayanosato Ine (道の駅 舟屋の里伊根) is the most spectacular in the area, and it doesn’t cost you anything to enjoy it!
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Shijō is arguably the busiest part of Kyoto City. As the city’s commercial center, this part of Kyoto is filled with department stores, boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. So, after visiting the famous attractions in the city, many would end their day in Shijō to experience Kyoto’s nightlife. The great news is that there are
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While there are many vegan-friendly restaurants in Kyoto’s city center, once you travel beyond the busy area, the number of plant-based spots decreases sharply. Fortunately, VeganLife SoiSoi (ヴィーガンライフソイソイ) opened in Kyotamba in 2023. The spot in the quaint town between Kyoto City and Amanohashidate is a great restaurant to stop by for lunch. So, if
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Nijō Castle is a well-known tourist attraction in Kyoto. But as it isn’t close to Kyoto Station or the Gion area, it might seem hard to find a vegan-friendly restaurant for lunch or dinner. Fortunately, while relatively hidden, a couple of nice places serve incredible vegan food! Because the Kyoto Imperial Palace isn’t too far
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COYOTE the ordinary shop (コヨーテ ザ オーディナリー ショップ) is your best option if you are after a plant-based café close to Kyoto Station. It is a café loved by almost everyone who visits it. Located on the ground floor of the building opposite the station, getting there is rather easy. The internal decoration and the
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