Kansai Region

Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, Nara, Wakayama

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The Best Guide to First Cabin Kansai Airport

If you need to spend a night at Kansai International Airport, book a night with First Cabin Kansai Airport (ファーストキャビン関西空港). While KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA is our favorite, First Cabin Kansai Airport gives you a more comfortable stay. Besides private rooms, it also has a public bath, perfect to rejuvenate!

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The Vegan-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Kyoto Shijō

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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The Best Guide to the Vegan-Friendly Spots in Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture, next to Kyoto, is very underrated. Despite many cultural properties and beautiful scenery in the prefecture, not many international tourists are aware of its existence. Because of the lack of overseas visitors, vegan-friendly restaurants are hard to come by. Fortunately, a few places are scattered in Shiga where you can enjoy a meal

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The Best Guide to Himeji’s Vegan-Friendly Restaurants

If you can only visit one castle in Japan, Himeji Castle is undoubtedly the one to visit. The castle that escaped the fate of being bombed isn’t just the most elegant castle in Japan but is also one of the top cherry blossoms and fall foliage destinations in the Kansai region. If you feel hungry

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VeganLife SoiSoi: The Hidden Vegan Restaurant in Kyoto

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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The Vegan-Friendly Spots Near Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace

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 and the Incredible Vegan Egg Toast

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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VEGAN café neu: A Hidden Spot in Osaka for Cat Lovers

If you love animals, especially cats, the shelter cat & VEGAN café “neu” (保護猫とVeganカフェneu) is the spot for you when you are in the Namba/Shinsaibashi Area. It is a spot where you can enjoy vegan food and meet rescued cats waiting to be adopted. Each of them is cute and has a unique personality. The

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Daikaku-ji: A Temple With a Splendid Precinct All Year Round

Kyoto has many temples and shrines, and the famous ones are usually flooded with tourists! To enjoy your time in Kyoto’s city center, cherry-picking the temples to visit is essential. Daikaku-ji (大覚寺) is a temple that we recommend stopping by, especially during the plum and cherry blossom season. The precinct is also stunning during the

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Where to Find the Vegan-Friendly Restaurant in Arashiyama

Arashiyama is one of the most-visited destinations in Kyoto, so restaurants offering mouthwatering traditional cuisines can be found close to the attractions in the mountains. However, the famous tofu cuisine in the area is mostly not vegan because of the broth used, making it hard for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy everything Kyoto offers. Fortunately,

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