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Japanese food is a huge reason so many travelers visit Japan, but what if the travelers have serious dietary restrictions or food allergies? Many of the travelers have important dietary requirements, such as vegetarians, vegans, those who adhere to halal diets, and so on. In recent times, Halal, Vegetarian, and Vegan food market in Japan has grown tremendously. It is making it easier for travelers to travel in Japan. Let's get some information about restaurants that provide Halal, Vegetarian, and Vegan options!

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Vegetarian Friendly Itinerary in Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. Tokyo is also a gourmet city, producing some of the most creative and delicious fare in the world. As veganism is growing worldwide we can assure that this growth is also taking place in Tokyo. Vegetarian and vegan food have finally started going local in Tokyo, with a growing number of Japanese-style restaurants rolling out vegetarian and vegan menus.

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VegetarianlalWhat to eat

[Photo] special course menu

  • Meguro, Tokyo
  • Genre: Traditional

Saido

In 2019, Saido (Jiyugaoka) won the world's No. 1 award for “Best Vegan Restaurants Worldwide” by Happy Cow, the world's leading vegetarian and vegan website. This is the first time a Japanese restaurant has won the award. You can enjoy a new world of Japanese food that combines deliciousness and presentation.

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[Photo] Vegan pancakes

  • Shinjuku, Tokyo
  • Genre: International

AIN SOPH. Journey

The vegan restaurant group AIN SOPH now has four locations: Ginza, Shinjuku Sanchome, Ikebukuro and Kyoto. Each restaurant has its unique appeal and offers something new on every visit. One restaurant is located right outside of Shinjuku-Sanchome station, and is a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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[Photo] Tantan ramen with vegetables

  • Meguro, Tokyo
  • Genre: International

T's Restaurant

The unique meaning of T's Restaurant is lots of good words starting with a “T.” For example, vegetables are made of the taiyo (sun) and tsuchi (soil). In this restaurant, you are not only taberu (eating) but also tsunagari (connecting with other people). Most of the menus are international cuisine, but Japanese cuisine such as karaage, ramen and gyoza with a plant-based ingredients are also available.

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[Photo] Vegan burger

  • Setagaya, Tokyo
  • Genre: International

CORI. VEGAN FOOD & CRAFT BEER

The restaurant located in a quiet residential area. They sell karaage made of fried soy meat, falafel and hummus sandwiches, variants of drinks and organic craft beer! They also have a catering delivery service for big parties.

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[Photo] Okonomiyaki

  • Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • Genre: Japanese

Matsuri

The restaurant is located in a quiet residential area. They sell karaage made of fried soy meat, falafel and hummus sandwiches, variants of drinks and organic craft beer! A catering delivery service is also available for big parties.

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[Photo] Salad

  • Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • Genre: International

Paprika Shokudo Vegan

Casa de Comidas La Paprica, also known as Paprika Shokudo, is located in downtown Osaka, Japan. The “vegan For Life” sign will welcome you outside the front entrance. English menu is available.

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[Photo] Vegan soy ramen

  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Genre: Ramen

Mamezen

Mamezen, also known as Towzen, is famous for its vegan soy milk ramen. Mamezen is the creation of a young Kyoto chef named Minoru Yonegawa. The use of soy instead of meat products has zero effect on the richness and creaminess of the ramen, which melts in your mouth and is filled with vegetables. All menus are also available in English.

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[Photo] Vegan ramen

  • Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • Genre: Ramen

Mitsukabose

Located near Hotarugaike Station, this ramen restaurant offers two types of miso ramen made with 100% vegetable ingredients. The vegetable potage soup made with white miso and the rich soup made with Toyono's mother's handmade miso are sure to please even non-vegans.

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[Photo] Vegan Japanese plate

  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Genre: Cafe

mumokuteki café

Mumokuteki Cafe is an approachable and friendly restaurant with a wide menu of Japanese-style vegetarian and vegan dishes. There's an English menu that clearly lists important information for vegans, like whether or not fish stock is used in the preparation of dishes.

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[Photo] Japanese Fried Chicken

  • Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: International

Vegetable Lunch Xi Fang

Xi fang means “place of joy” in Taiwanese. The restaurant's vegetarian dishes are a casual style of Buddhist cuisine. Based on the idea that “our bodies are made from what we eat,” they use only organic and pesticide-free vegetables as ingredients.

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[Photo] Vegan plate

  • Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: International

Holistic Bio Cafe Veggy Way

The restaurant's concept is the dietary style that connects the mind and body. Eco-farmed organic vegetables with fine ingredients are used as much as possible. They also have a gluten-free menu. Please also note that they also use wheat in the same kitchen.

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[Photo] Asahikawa vegan ramen

  • Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: Ramen

Ichikura

There are two main reasons why people generally visit Asahikawa, Hokkaido. One is Asahiyama Zoo, the most popular zoo in Hokkaido, and the other is ramen. Asahikawa is famous for its spring onions and flavorful soy sauce-based ramen. The “Ichikura ramen” on the menu combines both. The restaurant serves meat, but vegan options are also available.

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  • [Photo] Temple and small path in Kyoto
  • [Photo] Temple and Kyoto views
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Muslim Friendly Itinerary in Kyoto

Kyoto is the cultural and historical heart of Japan. It's the best place in all Japan to experience traditional temples, shrines, gardens, geisha, shops, restaurants and festivals. In short, Kyoto is one of the must-visit places in Japan. With that reputation, Kyoto has been striving to provide its hospitality to diverse customers, which can also be seen with more restaurants providing Halal or Muslim-friendly options.

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HalalWhat to eat

[Photo] Tendon

  • Ginza, Tokyo
  • Genre: Tendon

ITSUKI

Tendon is one of popular Japanese food that combines deep-fried seafood, vegetables and other ingredients served on top of rice with soy sauce. Enjoyed by all customers, Itsuki prepares Halal friendly dishes. Enjoy Halal tendon in Ginza, Tokyo!

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[Photo] Raw beef for Yakiniku

  • Okachimachi, Tokyo
  • Genre: Yakiniku

PANGA

Located in Ueno, all of the food served at PANGA has been certified Halal. PANGA purchases a whole cow, which makes it possible to enjoy each and every select cut of meat. Although alcohol is served, please enjoy grilled meat dishes.

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[Photo] Ramen

  • Jimbocho, Tokyo
  • Genre: Lanzhou Ramen

MAZILU

Mazilu is one of the most popular ramen (Lanzhou ramen) restaurants in China, and this is the first restaurant to open in Japan. Qingzhen on the signboard means Halal in Chinese. It has been certified by the NIPPON ASIA HALAL ASSOCIATION and some of the chefs are Muslim.

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[Photo] Takoyaki

  • Osaka-shi, Osaka
  • Genre: Takoyaki

MATSURI

Matsuri is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food including takoyaki, okonomiyaki, ramen and other dishes. Matsuri means festival in Japanese. Why not try experiencing the Japanese food festival in Osaka? Matsuri is the first restaurant in Japan to serve Halal takoyaki.

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[Photo] Ramen

  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Genre: Ramen

AYAM-YA KYOTO

This ramen's soup is made of Halal chicken and vegetables. Of course, no pork, no alcohol is used or served at all. Prayer space is also available. Why don't you come to eat here?

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[Photo] Traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine

  • Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Genre: Traditional

YOSHIYA

YOSHIYA, a restaurant that serves seasonal Saga cuisine for 70 years in Arashiyama, has acquired certification of HALAL and offers Muslim-friendly services. HALAL certification was issued by the Kyoto Halal Council.

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[Photo] Whole cut of beef, seafood, vegetables, and wines

  • Kobe-shi, Hyogo
  • Genre: Teppanyaki

MISONO

The originator of Teppanyaki Steak Misono in Kobe serves teppanyaki steak using HALAL Kobe beef. HALAL Kobe beef is only offered at the Kobe main store. You can choose from course menus that generously use HALAL Kobe beef and seafood, as well as a la carte menus.

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[Photo] Ramen and Gyoza

  • Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: Ramen

HORYU

Horyu, established in 1957, is one of the most popular ramen stores among local customers. In creating a Muslim-friendly menu, the owner studied for hours in order to achieve the same flavor without using any pork or alcohol. Bowls and spoons with green marks are exclusively for Muslim customers to use.

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[Photo] Asahikawa Ramen

  • Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: Ramen

ICHIKURA

Asahikawa is a city well-known for ramen and has a lot of popular ramen shops. Asahikawa Ramen Ichikura has been loved by locals for a long time in Asahikawa. This well-established ramen shop is now serving a Muslim-friendly menu, which besides ramen also includes Halal gyoza. Be sure to try!

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[Photo] Seafood Donburi

  • Chitose-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: Seafood

DONBURI CHAYA

The seafood donburi and steak menus from Donburi Chaya in Hokkaido, which are made with the finest ingredients, are now also Halal-friendly. The interior of the restaurant resembles a fisherman's cottage, and here you can enjoy Hokkaido's seasonal seafood dishes.

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[Photo] Meat, crab, sushi, vegetable and rice

  • Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
  • Genre: Genghis Khan

KIRIN BEER GARDEN

With very limited options for Halal Genghis Khan in Sapporo, Genghis Khan (Mongolian barbecue) is one of Hokkaido's local dishes that you must try when visiting Sapporo. Kirin Beer Garden offers a few options for Muslim-friendly menus. This all-you-can-eat-style restaurant will provide as many as meats and vegetables you can eat within 100 minutes.

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How to get there

Hokkaido and Kansai are served by several airports with direct flights from major cities in Japan. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to Hokkaido and approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to Kansai from Tokyo. With so many flight schedules that ANA served in, makes it easy for you to connect the flight from your home country.

Flights Information

From To Flights
Tokyo Sapporo 29 Daily Flights
Tokyo Kansai
Itami
Kobe		 Kansai 9 Daily Flights
Itami 15 Daily Flights
Kobe 2 Daily Flights

*The flight frequency is as of January 30, 2023, and domestic flight frequency includes code-share flights with partner airlines and is subject to change without prior notice.

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On our international flights, we offer a range of meals that cater to a wide variety of dietary requirements to ensure that everyone's needs are met. Our lineup includes allergen-free meals, dietary meals, religious meals, meals for infants and small children, and more. If you would like to request a special meal, please do so via the relevant channel by the applicable deadline.

  • Muslim Meal (MOML)

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  • Vegan Meal (VGML)

    Example meal (International Flight)

  • Hindu/Asian Vegetarian Meal (AVML)

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