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Kyoto Café
Welcome to this page all about cafés in Kyoto! I introduce stylish and cute cafés I like, and most of them are vegan or have vegan options available. Maybe you can find one you'd like to visit next time you're in Kyoto.
Josefa-Lisa
Jan 94 min read
Kyoto’s hidden gem where vegan cuisine meets eco-conscious living | TU CASA - plant based & zero waste
This cozy café and guesthouse offers more than just great coffee and meals—it’s a space where sustainability and taste come together seamles
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Josefa-Lisa
Jan 21, 20246 min read
Amazing Vegan Cookie Bakery in Tokyo, Kyoto & Fukuoka | ovgo Baker
ovgo Baker is THE place to go in Tokyo, Kyoto or Fukuoka if you love cookies! This vegan American-style bakery has gluten-free options, too.
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Josefa-Lisa
Jul 11, 20238 min read
Vegan Food Guide for your next Japan Trip
Are you vegan or vegetarian and plan on traveling to Japan? Then this post is a must-read guide to vegan foods in Japan.
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Josefa-Lisa
Aug 2, 20213 min read
Kyoto´s Probably Most Beautiful Ramen Restaurant | Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto
Vegan Ramen UZU is a vegan restaurant in Kyoto all ramen and art lovers should visit.
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Josefa-Lisa
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Kyoto´s Most Delicious Wagashi | Demachi Futaba
Demachi Futaba was founded the year 1823 and has been making Japanese confections (wagashi) using traditional methods ever since.
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Josefa-Lisa
Nov 10, 20204 min read
Eating Traditional Temple Food at Tenryu-ji in Kyoto | Vegan Shōjin Ryōri
Shigetsu is one of the most popular restaurants for shōjin ryōri in Kyoto as it is located inside the Tenryu-ji Temple complex.
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Josefa-Lisa
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Sento Converted into Gorgeous Café | Saganoyu Arashiyama
The essence of this Showa period public bath still remaines with its open air rooms as well as its original decorations. Even though Saganoy
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Josefa-Lisa
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Café for All-Vegan Parfaits In Kyoto | Gion Irizersaryo
"Gion Irizersaryo" is a cute little café selling 100% vegan, dairy-free parfaits. They have six different normal-sized, pretty big parfaits
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Josefa-Lisa
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Must Visit Vegan Cafe in Kyoto | Mumokuteki Cafe & Foods
Not only do they offer lunch plates, dinner sets, sandwiches, curry, ramen, soups, and more. They also offer a huge variety of lovely desser
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Josefa-Lisa
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Feeling "Zen" in Gion | Japanese Sweets at Zen Cafe, Kyoto
There are many restaurants and cafés in Gion. This one however, I think is special. First of all, although it is inside an old, traditional
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Josefa-Lisa
Aug 27, 20205 min read
Kifune Shrine, the Invention of Ema and Cafés Close by
Kifune Shrine, a shrine of water and matchmaking, is located in Kibube Village on Mount Kurama, Kyoto. The shrine's stairway is lined with
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Josefa-Lisa
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Mongolian Bread, Vegan Yakisoba and More | Vegetarian Paradise at Monpan Shokudo
I was really surprised as although they do serve meat dishes, they have a very large vegetarian menu with many vegan options on it as well!
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Josefa-Lisa
Aug 13, 20203 min read
Kyoto's best vegan Taiwanese food at Taiwan Saishoku Muku
If you want to taste authentic Taiwanese cuisine search no longer: Taiwan Saishoku Muku has lots of delicious vegan vegetable dishes that...
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Josefa-Lisa
May 23, 20202 min read
I Tried MOS Burger's Vegan Burger | Plantbased Green Burger
A little while ago the Japanese burger chain Mos Burger introduced a plantbased vegan burger in 9 of their Tokyo branches, which is so...
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Josefa-Lisa
Mar 28, 20206 min read
The Origin of Mitarashi Dango ｜Must Visits For all Dango Fans
I love Japanese traditional sweets (wagashi), especially everything that has to do with mochi and dango. In fact, dango is the first...
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Josefa-Lisa
Mar 4, 20204 min read
My Favorite Bakery in Kyoto | Vegan Bakery Apelila
Especially if you're vegan like me it is nearly impossible to find bread at supermarkets. Some bakeries do offer vegan breads but they...
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Josefa-Lisa
Feb 22, 20204 min read
Aburi Mochi and it's Relation to Imamiya Shrine
About Ichiwa and Aburi-Mochi Ichiwa is a over 1000 years old shop right next to the Imamiya Shrine and therefore the oldest sweets shop...
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Josefa-Lisa
Feb 19, 20204 min read
Japan´s Best Pizza at Premarche Alternative Diner - for vegans and non-vegans
You can find the restaurant "Premarché"in Tokyo and in Kyoto. They have a diner, an ice cream shop as well as a shop for organic food. I...
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Josefa-Lisa
Jan 17, 20202 min read
Best Vegan Cake in Kyoto - Ippuku Cafe
If you are living in Japan like me, I'm sure you have already experienced how small portions at restaurants and cafés are - especially...
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Josefa-Lisa
Dec 3, 20192 min read
Rilakkuma Sabo - Rilakkuma Café Arashiyama, Kyoto
This time I am going to introduce the Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House in Kyoto, Japan. It's a Rilakkuma-themed café located about 10 min...
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