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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.
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
Josefa-Lisa
Jan 94 min read
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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.
Josefa-Lisa
Jan 21, 20246 min read
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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.
Josefa-Lisa
Jul 11, 20238 min read
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Sweet Kitano Tenmangu | Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Japanese Sweets to Try Near-by
Kitano-Tenmangu is one of the most beautiful shrines Kyoto has to offer and you can enjoy amazing traditional sweets nearby.
Josefa-Lisa
Sep 23, 20225 min read
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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.
Josefa-Lisa
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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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.
Josefa-Lisa
Jan 22, 20213 min read
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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.
Josefa-Lisa
Nov 10, 20204 min read
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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
Josefa-Lisa
Oct 16, 20202 min read
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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
Josefa-Lisa
Sep 28, 20202 min read
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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
Josefa-Lisa
Sep 10, 20203 min read
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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
Josefa-Lisa
Sep 2, 20203 min read
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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
Josefa-Lisa
Aug 27, 20205 min read
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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!
Josefa-Lisa
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Aug 13, 20203 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
May 23, 20202 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Mar 28, 20206 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Mar 4, 20204 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Feb 22, 20204 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Feb 19, 20204 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Jan 17, 20202 min read
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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...
Josefa-Lisa
Dec 3, 20192 min read
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