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(THISIS)NATURE
T8, 1F, 35 Kyoto Takashimaya SC, Otabichō, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-757085422
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream cafe located within the shopping complex on the first floor near the Shijo-dori entrance. Offers hyper-realistic vegan ice bouquet which looks like a photogenic flower bouquet that is made of ice cream. Confirmed all vegan April 2025. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Amazake Suetomitei
5- 12 Fukakusa Kaidoguchicho, Fushimi Ward ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Local cold and hot amazake drink set. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 9:00am-7:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Apelila
36-3, Polygonum-machi, Takano, Zuojing District ~ : +81-752038506
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan bakery and cafe a short walk from Demachiyanagi station at 京都市左京区高野蓼原町36-3. Serves a variety of sweet and savory buns, in addition to bread loaves. A cafe area for dine-in or order a lunch set meal. Tue-Fri 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Au petit foreau patisseriere
20-75 Nishinokyo Ikenouchicho, Nakagyo Ward ~ :
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Fully vegan patisserie serving cakes and cookies. Does occasional popups at events and cafes like Mumokuteki as well. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Boulangerie L'Oiseau Bleu
53 Omiya Tajiricho, Kita-ku ~ : +81-754929200
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan bakery specializing in gluten-free breads and baked goods. Uses gluten-free spelt flour, rice flour, and millet flour. Vege Project certified. Small grocery section sells organic coffee beans, granola, chlorella powder, and vegan cheese. Can order bread online and have it delivered. Closes early if everything is sold out. Sat-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Cacao Magic
41-1 Ishibashi-cho Jyodoji, Sakyo-ku ~ : +81-757578914
-- -- Additional Info: Raw vegan chocolate shop offering a selection of chocolate, cacao sweets, organic coffee, smoothies, and ice cream. One zashiki style room facing back garden. Check its webpage for special events. Cash only. Mon 12:00pm-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Daihikaku Senkoji Temple
62 Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho ~ : +81-758612913
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Daihikaku Senkōji Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Arashiyama Park. Offers hot or cold matcha and a vegan dessert option that changes daily. The park has a fee to enter. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Gozasoro - JR Kyoto Isetan
Shimogyo Ward, 901 Higashi-Shiokojicho, Basement Level 2 (B2F) ~ : +81-753526654
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Fully vegan bakery offering traditional Japanese mini hotcakes with sweet bean filling inside. Aka-an (red) or shiro-an (white) bean filling from which to choose. Address: 町901 ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 B2F. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Gozasoro - Kyoto Takashimayaten
(at 52 Shincho, Shimogyo Ward, Takashimaya Kyoto Store, Basement Level 1 (B1F)) ~ : +81-752527672
Inexpensive -- Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Fully vegan bakery offering traditional Japanese mini hotcakes with sweet bean filling inside. Aka-an (red) or shiro-an (white) bean filling from which to choose. Located on the 1st basement level adjacent pop-up stage 06. Address: Shimogyo Ward, Shinchō, ５２ 高島屋京都店 B１F. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Kanjoan Tea Ceremony
Kyoto ~ : +81-752007653
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Tea ceremony by a certified tea ceremony master conducted in English or German. All tea and sweets are vegan and gluten-free. Reservations required. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

MERCY Vegan Bakery
4 Higashikujo Kawanishicho, Minami Ward (at Hotel Elite Kyoto Station 1F) ~ :
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegan bakery run by MERCY Vegan Factory. Sells a variety of baked goods such as donuts, sweet buns, savory breads and more. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Mochimochi - もちもち
2 Chome-208-14 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-9052586361
Moderate -- Japanese, Take-out, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Mochi shop specializing in freshly made matcha strawberry mochi that is vegan-friendly. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Musubi Sweets Factory
嵐山中尾下町51 ~ : +81-754681378
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Vegan and gluten free cake shop offering tofu based cakes, banana pound cake, tarts and more. Also serves coffee and other drinks. The nearby Musubi Cafe offers some of the same desserts. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:00am-6:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Our Sunny Workshop
242-17, Yoancho ~ : +81-8045657597
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Workshop offering hands-in, plant-based cooking classes that are offered in Japanese and non-Japanese cuisine. Dishes are all animal-free and can be made gluten-free upon request. See main website for additional information. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Premarché Cacaolate Lab
Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Hashinishicho, 672 1F ~ : +81-756002232
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Fully vegan chocolate shop offering bean-to-bar chocolates made locally in Kyoto. Part of the Premarché franchise that runs a vegan-friendly diner on the second floor of the building and a gelateria and grocery store down the street. Mon 10:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

SHUKA - 種菓
3-1, Mibu Nishiotakecho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto-Shi (at Takoyakushi-dori St) ~ : +81-758418844
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Est. Oct. 2023. A vegan confectionary born from the traditional Japanese confectionary “甘納豆 (Amanatto)” produced by Torokuya since 1926 in Kyoto. Incorporating not only beans familiar to the Japanese, but also nuts such as cacao, pistachios, and other globally popular ingredients. Wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets). Also has gelato using only seeds instead of milk. Last order taken 15 minutes before closing. Has indoor seating. Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Smoothie etc.
Tenshojimaecho, 532−2, Nakagyo Ward (at 2nd floor) ~ : +81-752120776
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Western, Juice bar, Bakery -- Additional Info: Address in Japanese 京都市中京区天性寺前町532 北原ビル2F. One floor above the well signed Tamisa Yoga. Small vegan cafe and shop. Cafe serves smoothies, smoothie bowl, muffins and raw cake. Reported to open later than stated times, check ahead. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Fri-Sun 9:00am-3:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sun Chlorella A
Shimogyoku, Karasumago jyonishiiru osaka cho 369 ~ : +81-752883100
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Chlorella supplements shop that can ship nationwide. Mon-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Sweet Potato Van
Shijo-dori ~ :
Inexpensive -- Asian -- Additional Info: Fully vegan van selling sweet potatoes done 3 different ways (hot, cold or frozen - the frozen one has sugar added on top and then blow torched). Also sells grapes and chestnuts. (Please send HappyCow an update with further information.) Cash only. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Umekouji Hakko-sho 梅小路発酵所
15 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku ~ : +81-753522200
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Shop selling sake, liqueurs, Japanese wine, and spirits selected from all over Japan. You may also drink them with fermented food as a snack in the store. Holds workshops for making miso and salted jiuqu. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko
Higashiyama-ku, Imagumano Minamihiyoshichō, 89 Leonext Higashiyama ~ : +81-7044194548
Inexpensive -- Breakfast -- Additional Info: B&B located in a quiet area of the city. Offers vegan breakfast to staying guests. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

(thisis)shizen
1F, 586-2 Xīnfēng Guǎn, Banocho, Nakagyo (at ShinPuhKan) ~ : +81-755855226
Moderate -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Cafe and plant store located within the mall. Offers hyper-realistic vegan ice bouquet which looks like a photogenic flower bouquet that is made of ice cream. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Alpenrose
Oike-dori (at Ogawa-dori) ~ : +81-757087783
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery cafe at 京都市中京区 御池通小川東入石橋町427. Vegan baked items are labelled, Vege Project Japan certified. Uses natural yeast with no chemicals. Breads are baked in a masonry oven. Offers organic bio bread every day. Soy milk is available for coffee. Try the vegan toast bread with brown rice milk and salty buns. A small grocery section sells natural products. Outdoor seating. Mon 9:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bäckerei Perkeo
54-1 Okazaki Tennōchō, Sakyo Ward ~ : +81-757525577
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, European, German, Honey -- Additional Info: German bakery offering labelled vegan breads. Accepts credit cards. Mon 9:00am-6:00pm, Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bakery House Creek - パン屋ベーカリーハウス クリークです
21 Mibunishidoinouchichō, Nakagyo Ward ~ : +81-753112766
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery, Honey -- Additional Info: Small bakery with vegan baked goods including bagels and sweet rolls. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Biople 京都ポルタ店
Kyoto Porta B2F, Higashishiokōjichō 901, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-757465484
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Health shop that's part of a chain. Sells many vegan-friendly products, including cookies, snacks, energy bars, seeds, and condiments as well as cosmetics and cleaning supplies. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Biople 京都髙島屋 - S.C. T8
2-35 Kyoto Takashimaya, S.C. T8 1F, Otabichō, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-756065271
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Health shop that's part of a chain. Sells many vegan-friendly products, including cookies, snacks, energy bars, seeds, and condiments as well as cosmetics and cleaning supplies. One of several locations. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cocolo
201 Sanmoji-cho, Ueda Building 2F, Nakagyo-ku ~ : +81-752296619
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Shop serving smoothies and acai bowls (some flavors contain honey). Sells gluten-free organic granola. Previously at 299 Kinoshita-cho. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 11:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

CONTO
174-1 Nishiiri, Nishiyokocho, Koromodanaoike, Nakagyoku ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream, coffee and doughnuts. Food is fully vegan; however, offers dairy for coffee only upon request. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

De Frites Staan
542-2 Nakanocho ~ : +81-756064112
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, European -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Craft beer and specialty bar serving french fries with vegan mayonnaise as well as small snacks such as pickles, olives or nuts. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 1:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Doughnut Cafe Nicotto & Mam
Nakagyo Ward, Kurumayacho, 通押小路上る109-1 ~ : +81-752233630
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Japanese, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Small bakery with a variety of vegan plain and filled donuts. Cream is made from tofu whipped cream. Plain donuts include kinako and powdered sugar. Labels show allergens such as dairy, gelatin, egg and soy. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-6:00pm, Sat 11:00am-5:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Farmers Natural Food Supermarket
south side of Marutamachi-dori , east of Kawaramachi-dori ~ : +81-752126340
-- -- Additional Info: Stocks fresh organic produce, prepared foods like tofu and pickled vegetables, soy products, imported packaged grains like oatmeal, muesli and quinoa, fresh baked bread, and traditional Japanese food items such as seaweed, noodles, rice, sauces and spices. Not all veg. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Flip up!
292-2 ~ : +81-752132833
Inexpensive -- Western, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Counter-serve bakery offering a variety of pastries and bread loaves. Vegan baked goods are available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 7:00am-6:00pm, Sun 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Fufufuan Arashiyama
Ukyo-ku, Sagatenryujimonmae ~ : +81-758630026
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Wheat gluten "Fu" shop in front of Randen Arashiyama station. Has vegan soup powder, "Fu" croutons (some have cheese, ask which options are vegan), Vegan "Fu" gluten meat substitute with ginger and soy sauce. -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Good Nature Market
Shimogyo Ward, Inaricho, ３ ~ :
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Health food store with some vegan products and fresh produce. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Grandir - Kyoto Porta Store
Kyoto Porta, 902 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-757466618
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery specializing in bagels and French pastries. Some of the baked goods are vegan, such as bagels with chestnut or red paste filling. Allergens are clearly listed. Mon 8:00am-9:00pm, Tue 8:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Green Rabbit Bagels
76-2, Daikokucho ~ : +81-753665268
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bagel shop offering several vegan bagels, bagel sandwiches, and lemonade. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Hana Ice
Higashiyama Ward, Honmachi, 15-chōme−８１５−６ ウッディ東福寺 101 (at next to a laundry shop, one building up the hill) ~ : +81-8062359680
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream place offering some flavors with a soy-milk base with a hint of miso (salty and nutty flavor). Flavor options include matcha and various natural fruits. Mon-Tue 10:00am-6:00pm, Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Happynes't
Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-757416480
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Concept store est. 2019 selling vegan and sustainable products made under fair working circumstances with the least impact on the environment. Also operates yoga business on the side with English classes, targeted towards an international audience. Located at 五条通新町西入西錺屋町 25番地. Relocated from 159 Zaimokuchō. Tue 12:30pm-6:30pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-6:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Hiiragiya Ryokan
277, Nakahakusancho ~ : +81-752211136
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Japanese ryokan that can accommodate vegans and vegetarians for an in-room dining experience. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Imoya Tsunekichi - 芋屋常吉
570-262 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-755854439
Moderate -- Lacto, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Sweet potato dessert shop offering clearly labeled vegan shaved ice with flavors like mango, matcha, strawberry, peach and sweet potato. Also offers other traditional Japanese sweets that are vegan-friendly, like mitarashi dango, roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato chips. Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Iriyama Tofu Shop
347 Higashiuoyacho, Kamigyo Ward ~ : +81-752412339
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: 入山とうふ店 - 200 year old tofu shop that serves fresh tofu, grilled tofu and fresh made soy milk. Shop closes when tofu is sold out. Tue-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Juice Farm
302 Higashidaimonjicho, Nakagyo Ward ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey -- Additional Info: Juice and smoothie stall located in the Nishiki Market area. The menu features fresh, cold-pressed juices and smoothies made with seasonal fruits such as persimmon. Vegan options include watermelon juice, strawberry mango smoothies, and green smoothies blended with kale. Mon-Sun 10:30am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kamogawa Bakery
215-2 Nakakanabutsucho, Shimogyo-ku ~ : +81-753710300
Moderate -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakeshop using domestic wheat to make the breads. The main products are bagels, white bread, and focaccia many of which are vegan-friendly. Serves drinks and has soy milk. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Kamogawa Bakery - Kamigyo
386 Iseyacho, Kamigyo Ward ~ : +81-757467720
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakeshop using domestic wheat to make the breads. The main products are bagels, white bread, and focaccia many of which are vegan-friendly. Serves drinks and has soy milk. Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kamogawa Bakery - Kita
43-1 Koyamakitakamifusa-cho, Kita-ku ~ : +81-754933580
Moderate -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakeshop using domestic wheat to make the breads. The main products are bagels, white bread, and focaccia many of which are vegan-friendly. Serves drinks and has soy milk. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Kitao
Nishiki market ~ :
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Located in Nishiki market and offers a soybean milkshake with two toppings, both of which are vegan. Ice cream is not vegan, and the soybean-based sweets may or may not be (need to check). Removed May 2023: Limited vegan options. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

koé donuts
Nakagyo Ward, Nakanocho, 557 Kyoto Shochiku Sakaiza Bldg, 1F ~ : +81-757481162
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Donut cafe with vegan options. Address: 557 京都松竹阪井座ビル 1F. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Konishi Imo
30, Fukakusa Inari Nakanocho, Fushimi Ward ~ : +81-756415629
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Sweet potato store close to Fushimi Inari shrine collaborating with Premarche Gelateria as of August 2019. Offers a vegan macrobiotic parfait combining Premarche's vegan rice milk gelato and Konishi Imo's traditional roasted sweet potatoes. Vegan-friendly gelato flavors are vegan rice milk and roasted caramel. Other vegan desserts include their glazed sweet potatoes or plain roasted sweet potatoes. Closed irregularly. Please call ahead. Mon-Sun 9:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Kyoto Green Cuisine
80-4 Arashiyama Kamikaidouchō, Nishikyo Ward ~ : +81-9017104027
Inexpensive -- Japanese -- Additional Info: Cooking classes for international travelers at a 50-year-old Japanese house in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Offers courses for vegans and vegetarians. Run by a chef with over 25 years of experience and his wife, a local who has lived abroad. English-speaking. Relocated from 10-6 Arashiyama Asatsukichō, Nishikyo Ward. Reservations required. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Maenota
2-3 Hattanda Uzumasa ~ : +81-753345392
Moderate -- Lacto, International, Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Natural wine store and standing bar offering a few items that are or can be made vegan such as Japanese vegetable plate, sandwiches, nuts and dried-fruits. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Maneki Machiya
11-35 Yasuitatsumi-cho, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku ~ : +81-8077940694
-- -- Additional Info: Six guesthouses for private rental, located 15-minute walk to nearest train or subway stations. One is entirely vegetarian machiya house with equipped kitchen. Volunteer operated in support of local schools and animal welfare. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Millennium Bakery
401-1 teppo-cho shimogyo-ku kyoto city ~ : +81-752008657
Inexpensive -- International, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Stylish bakery located 13 minutes from Kyoto Station and near Umekoji Park. Signature vegan breads include shokupan, baguettes, and country-style campagne. Note that some filled savory breads contain animal products. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Thu-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Mumokuteki Goods & Wears
Nakagyo Ward, Shikibucho, 261 ~ : +81-120369322
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Home accessories, fashion & food store on the first floor beneath Mumokuteki cafe that sells vegan items such as vegan chocolates, cookies, drinks, condiments, brownies, plant milk and more. Vegan goods are clearly labeled. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Natural Foods Donguri
3-2 Tanaka Furukawacho, Sakyo Ward ~ : +81-757120274
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small health food store selling a range of vegan and vegetarian soy products, chocolates, cosmetics and cleaning products. Has a small fresh food fridge and a freezer. Limited English spoken, but an understanding of vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

NAYAMACHI DONUTS 君に、あげる
106-7, Nakaaburakakecho ~ : +81-756061134
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Japanese, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Café in Nayamachi Shopping Street that sells donuts and drinks. Offers vegan donuts. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Nishio Yatsuhashi
Karasuma-Kyoto-Kojiro, Higashi-Higashikazu-cho ~ : +81-756622788
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Gifts shop selling yatsuhashi, a triangular-shaped flat mochi with flavored paste in the center. Most flavors are vegan except for ones containing chocolate. Watch out for 乳 (milk) in the allergens list. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

NISSEI Mouthful Creations
1 Chome Yumeshimanaka ~ :
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: Has a few clearly labeled 'dairy and eggs free' vegan ice creams. Customers can also ask for a machine to do the ice cream. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Ohagi no Tanbaya
240, Giommachikitagawa ~ : +81-755333332
Moderate -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery stall selling ohagi, mochi, and dango. All dangos, mochis, and ohagis are vegan. Please note that the mixed rice is not vegan as it contains bonito flakes. Chigirimochi (ちぎり望 ) is grilled fresh on the spot. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Orange Peel Cafe
Kitanoguchi-cho, Kamikatsura, Nishikyo Ward ~ : +81-752864328
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Vegetarian bakery with vegan offerings. Includes cakes, cookies, chocolate-covered fruits and freshly-filled-to-order cream puffs. Several vegan cookies to choose from, including oatmeal, matcha, chocolate and peanut butter. Mon 10:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Organic Plaza
２５-1, Saiinoiwakechō, Ukyo Ward (at 1F, AEON Mall Kyoto Gojo) ~ : +81-759501067
Moderate -- Organic -- Additional Info: Organic health food chain offering vegan groceries and kitchen cupboard staples. One of several locations. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Organic Plaza - Aeon Mall Kitaoji Store
４９−１Koyamakitakamifusachō, Kita Ward (at AEON Mall Kitaoji) ~ : +81-754067621
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Organic health food chain offering vegan groceries and kitchen cupboard staples. One of several locations. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Organic Plaza - Demachi
Kamigyo Ward, Seiryucho 229 ~ : +81-756065736
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Organic health food chain offering vegan groceries and kitchen cupboard staples. One of several locations. Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Organic Plaza - Fujii Daimaru Store
Fujii Daimaru Basement, Teianmaenochō, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-757548230
Moderate -- Organic -- Additional Info: Organic health food chain offering vegan groceries and kitchen cupboard staples. One of several locations. Mon-Sun 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Pannari - ぱんなり！
18 Chome-361-14 Honmachi Higashiyama Ward ~ : +81-757481520
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo -- Additional Info: The ice cream is vegan except for one flavor which contains egg. Also a bakery but please confirm if breads are vegan. Mon-Wed 7:30am-1:00pm, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Fri 7:30am-1:00pm, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

panscape - Nijo Station - (パンスケープ) 二条駅前店
Nijo Bldg. Fl. 2, 19-3 Nishinokyō Shokujichō, Nakagyo Ward ~ : +81-758011233
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery with 3 locations, 2 in Kyoto and 1 in Osaka. Has lots of clearly labeled vegan options. Part of address: 二条ビル 2階. Mon 10:30am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

panscape - Sanjo main store - パンスケープ 三条本店
19 Imashinzaikenishicho, Nakagyo Ward ~ : +81-758219355
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: One of two locations in Kyoto. Located in the Sanjo Shotengai (shopping street). Offers many clearly labeled vegan breads. Mon 10:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Premarché Gelateria
308 Sanjodori Inokuma Nishiiru Ontomocho, Nakagyo-ku ~ : +81-756002846
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Organic grocery store combined with Italian gelato ice cream bar, in the Sanjo shopping arcade. Makes its own ice cream, and vegan selection is placed in a separate section from the dairy flavors. Wafers are vegan. Can provide soy milk for coffee. No ice cream sampling as of Jan 2021. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Premarché Organics
294 Ontomochō, Nakagyō Ward ~ : +81-120841828
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Organic food store selling some vegan products including pasta, chocolate, cosmetics, plant-based milk, soy products, and cooking sauces. Mon-Tue 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Salon de Thé Mecredi
86, 86-86 Jodoji Kamiminamidacho, Sakyo Ward ~ : +81-757715541
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out -- Additional Info: Café offering a labelled vegan chai ice cream. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon 9:30am-6:30pm, Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Shirohato Bakery
102-2 Virat Oshikoji, Nishioshikōjichō, Nakagyo Ward ~ : +81-752232242
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Bakery -- Additional Info: Small bakery specializing in bread loaves and baked goods. Offers sweet and savory vegan choices. Allergens are clearly listed on all products. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

sibasi -しばし
76-16 Okazaki Tennōchō Okazaki, Sakyo Ward (at Heian Shrine) ~ : +81-364593359
Moderate -- Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine -- Additional Info: Record cafe, bar and art space. A renovated 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse with tatami flooring. The garden is surrounded by bamboo. Serves tarte tatin, Japanese sweets, steamed gyoza, steamed buns, mung bean soup, bread made with natural yeast, some of which are vegan and others that could possibly be made vegan. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Fri 1:00pm-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 1:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Sumireya
49-1 Tanaka Satonomaecho, Sakyo Ward ~ : +81-757416673
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Organic store focusing on dried goods and general merchandise for daily living like Morita Shoyu's domestically sourced whole soybean soy sauce and Kageyama Seiyu-sho's uncompromising oils. Wed-Sat 10:30am-6:00pm, Sun 10:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Surugaya Gion Shimosato
80, Sueyoshichō, Higashiyama Ku ~ : +81-755611960
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Est. 1818. A renowned traditional Japanese confectionery nestled in the heart of Gion, Kyoto. Crafts vegan sweets and beverages using only the finest plant-based ingredients. Housed in an historic Machiya building from the Meiji era. Commitment to veganism extends to every aspect of the offerings, from artisanal candies made with ginger, black sugar, soy beans, and premium sugars to traditional Kyoto drinks like malted syrup and ginger concoctions. Offers takeout services only (as of Nov. 2023). Mon-Tue 11:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Sushi Lab by Sumaya
284 Ogisakayacho, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-7052614598
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese -- Additional Info: Sushi cooking class offering a vegan sushi class using vegetables and mushrooms. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon 11:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Wed 11:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Fri 11:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The City Bakery Kyoto Shijo Teramachi
569 Nakanocho, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-756065181
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Bakery, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery offering a few vegan items such as bread loaves, toasts, rolls, falafel pita (omit dressing) and drinks with soy or oat milk. Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Tomomi Gelato - ともみジェラーｔｏ
Sakizo Kawaramachi Gojo Building 1F, 759 Nishihashizumecho, Shimogyo Ward ~ :
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Take-out -- Additional Info: Gelato parlor offering seasonal vegan flavors that are clearly labeled, such as Japanese mustard spinach & lemon, asparagus and strawberry. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Thu 1:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 1:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Totoya Zero Waste Market - 斗々屋
Kamigyo Ward, Demizuchō, 252 Osawa Office Headquarters Building 1F (at Closest station Jingu Marutamachi) ~ : +81-752218282
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A zero waste store that not only sells vegan bulk items, but also offers vegan deli items like tsukemono and desserts. Has a small dine-in area. Carries much more than zero waste products and is billed as Japan's first zero waste supermarket. Food is seasonal and as local as possible. Places importance on sustainability and fair-trade. Deli and dinner menus are created around reducing food waste, and change daily. Please book lunch and dinner for larger groups. Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

unico
1, Jodojishimominamidacho ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Bakery -- Additional Info: Bakery café offering vegan cookies, bread, and coffee with soy milk. Also sells books and maga. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Vegeteria
Karasuma-dori Shiokojishitaru, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho (at JR Kyoto Isetan) ~ : +81-753521111
Moderate -- Juice bar, Take-out -- Additional Info: Japanese Smoothie chain located in the 2nd basement floor of Isetan Department Store in Kyoto station. Offers a range of vegan-friendly smoothies with fresh ingredients and no added sugar. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Vegeteria - Takashimaya
52, Shinmachi, Shijo-dori, Kawaramachi-nishiiru, Shimogyo Ward ~ : +81-752218811
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Juice bar, Take-out -- Additional Info: A branch of the Vegeteria juice bar chain. Has vegan options. Located in the Takashimaya department store B1. Address: 四条通河原町西入真町52. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Yak Kyoto
11-3-2F Nishi Hinoki-cho Mibu Nakagyo-ku ~ : +81-752863897
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: This beauty salon has vegan-certified hair dye, shampoo, and homemade natural wax. An attached cafe serves sweets and coffee, including vegan options. Tue-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Yubakichi - 湯波吉
213 Kajiyacho, Nakagyo Ward (at Nishiki Market) ~ : +81-752211372
Moderate -- Japanese, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: Specialty yuba established in the Kan'ei era. The shop offers a variety of soy milk skin products, including 'Nama Yuba' (fresh raw yuba) and dried yuba sheets. The yuba is known for its delicate texture. While the main products are plant-based, some processed items or sets might include dashi sachets, so checking ingredients is recommended. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)