• Cafe Kotonaki - コトナキ カフェ

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  • White Vegan
Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Delivery
Take-out

Café serving dishes such as taco rice and karaage bowl. Also offers baked goods such as muffins and chocolate cake. Meals are available any time during open hours. Four-minute walk from the traffic light in front of Himeji Castle. Reported September 2025 to be fully vegan. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Typically closed Wed but can open by reservation. Feel free to contact them via Instagram DM.


10 Reviews

First Review by jemmasmith12

MelissaKrafczyk

Points +42

Vegan
12 Jan 2026

Amazing

Very sweet lady, who tried very hard to speak english and is intrested in her clients.
Food was all home made, nothing special, but great to have some fresh salad and vegetables, and very tasty.
Definitely try the Kinako (soy bean drink) highly recommend it!

Pros: Welcoming, Friendly, Good

pommeruby@

14 Jan 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review.

I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed our homemade food, fresh salad, and vegetables.
Thank you also for recommending the kinako soy drink — I’m glad you liked it.

Thank you for visiting.
Wishing you many good days ahead.

ElliotKeske

Points +6

Non Veg
31 Dec 2025

I would go vegan for this!

The options were good and the elderflower soda is a must try! The muffins are amazing. I came in with my family and your guide and everything was good. She was accommodating to our family member with food restrictions. It’s like you’re eating in someone’s home! Everything is farm to table also. Please visit if you want to adventure around Himeji and like vegetarian or vegan options.

Pros: Many options, Friendly owner, Quick service

Cons: Cozy/small restaurant (get reservations!)

pommeruby@

01 Jan 2026

Happy New Year.
Thank you very much for visiting us and for your kind review.
We’re glad to hear you had a pleasant time with your family.
We hope you continue to enjoy your time in Japan.

Chiara🍃☘️

Points +668

Vegan
25 Nov 2025

Molto buono!

Per il momento uno dei miei posti preferiti qui in Giappone, il cibo è stato molto buono, c'erano solo due set a disposizione tra cui scegliere e la signora era gentile. Attenzione che si sale con una scala ripida e rispetto ad altri posti provati il servizio è un pochino più lento ma rientra nel normale.

pommeruby@

27 Nov 2025

Grazie per essere venuto. Mi scuso per l’attesa, poiché gestisco il locale da sola.
La ringrazio per il suo splendido commento.
Le auguro un buon proseguimento di viaggio!

AnitaDollar

Points +5801

Vegan
08 Nov 2025

Fantastic cute cafe!

Lovely cafe with lovely owner - your definite must go when you're a vegan in Himeji!

pommeruby@

22 Nov 2025

Thank you so much for visiting and for the wonderful review! I hope to see you again soon!

Chapter1294

Points +22

Vegan
06 Nov 2025

Small family run business, great flavors, centers vegans

Great small business vibe. All food and drinks were freshly made (the chai was actually brewed from scratch) and delicious. Loved the vrgan coffee jelly and vegan muffins.

pommeruby@

08 Nov 2025

Thank you for your warm words. The chai is made from whole spices, so it takes a little time to prepare, but I truly appreciate your kind message. Have a wonderful trip

Ninchen

Points +113

Vegan
26 Oct 2025

Delicious

We had the Karaage Set, which was absolutely amazing and the service was super nice! If you're visiting the castle, we highly recommend stopping by here.

Pros: tasty, nice, cozy

pommeruby@

28 Oct 2025

Thank you very much for your kind words.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Karaage Set and that our staff made your visit pleasant.
Wishing you wonderful days ahead.

shrvanessa

Points +125

Vegan
27 Sep 2025

so sweet!

the staff was absolutely friendly and helpful, the place itself was very sweet and the food was amazing. There are also many vegan options

Pros: friendly staff, tasty food and many vegan options, cozy place

pommeruby@

28 Oct 2025

Thank you very much for visiting us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your time at our little gem of a café. Wishing you wonderful days ahead!

tobiasG.

Points +200

Vegan
27 Sep 2025

Cute little café, must visit imo

Very nice, small café in an alley, appeared to be a family business, with very nice staff. The food was nothing short of amazing. We had the chocolate cake, vegan karaage set meal (pic 2), and the jelly coffee and a chai. they were all very tasty, and made right in front of our eyes behind the counter. very attentive, friendly staff, who helped us find our next train.

Pros: almost everything vegan, vegan lunch/dinner as well as sweet option, very friendly people

pommeruby@

28 Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re really happy you enjoyed the meal and desserts.
It means a lot to us that you felt welcomed here.
Hope you had a smooth trip to your next stop — please visit again anytime!

Moisti

Points +13

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2025

Small cosy place to relax

There are 2 main menu to choose from and both are delicious. The lady who runs it is super friendly and we talked with her for over 1 hour😄

pommeruby@

21 Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m very happy you enjoyed both menu options and had a good time chatting with me. It was a pleasure talking with you! I hope the rest of your journey is wonderful.

jemmasmith12

Points +130

Vegan
13 Sep 2025

A lovely restaurant with great food

I had the vegan lunch plate and it was good, the flavours were amazing. The lady who runs the restaurant is super friendly!

pommeruby@

21 Sep 2025

Thank you very much for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the vegan lunch plate and the flavors. It was a pleasure serving you, and I hope the rest of your journey is wonderful!




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