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2025 edition

hiroshima & western Honshu


Vegetarian Friendly Guide

hiroshima / okayama / tottori / shimane / yamaguchi


Vegetarian in Japan
Welcome, vegetarian
It is now rare to find restaurants in Japan that are entirely
travelers! unaware of vegetarian and vegan diets. Awareness that fish-
based dashi (stock) rules out much Japanese cuisine for
vegetarians is growing. However, the concept of vegetarian
As Japan welcomes more and more vis- cheese and vegan sugar is still patchy. Some places may be
unable to cook fried foods in separate oils
itors from around the world, efforts are
being made to accommodate a diverse
To inquire about cooking oil used:
range of dietary needs. While the number
of restaurants that cater to vegetarians is ベジタリアン料理には専用の油を使っていますか?
growing here in the Chugoku Region, they
Do you use separate oil to cook vegetarian food?
are still rather limited, particularly outside
of Hiroshima and Okayama. We hope, Bejitarian ryori niwa senyou no abura o tsukatte imasu ka?
however, that this guide will help vege-
tarian travelers find delicious meat and A word about Gluten-Free
fish-free dining options in our region and
Although more restaurants in Japan are offering gluten-free
help make their stay a memorable one.
options, we recommend that sufferers of Celiac Disease take
special care when ordering.
Chugoku Transport and Tourism Bureau
Chugoku Economic Federation
国土交通省中国運輸局
Guide to symbols
(一社)中国経済連合会
100% vegan restaurant
Issued in Mar 2025

Produced by Chugoku Transport & Tourism Bureau Chugoku Vegan options available
Economic Federation

Compiled and edited by JizoHat


Design by Judi DESIGN
100% lacto-ovo vegetarian
With support from Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hiroshima Tourism Association (HIT) Lacto-ovo vegetarian options available
Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Takehara Tourism-based Community Development Organization

Gluten-free options available

Note:

Information correct as of March 2025. Listings English menu


selected by JizoHat based upon information sup-
plied by the businesses.
Vegetarian options clearly marked

English spoken

Free WiFi

Credit Cards accepted


http://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/chugoku/
content/000347179.pdf
Non-smoking
発行者 中国運輸局、中国経済連合会

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CHUGOKU REGION

Matsue Castle, Matsue City (松江城)


© Shimane Prefecture

TOKYO
OSAKA

HIROSHIMA

MATSUE TOTTORI Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori City (鳥取砂丘)


© Tottori Pref.

1h30~2h JR Train
Shinkansen
1h

Bus
30

SHIMANE
2h

2h

~2

OSAKA
30
0

h
3h3

~3

KYOTO
h
3h~

HIMEJI
OKAYAMA
From Osaka: 45/50 min
YAMAGUCHI HIROSHIMA From Hiroshima: 35/40 min

From Osaka: 80/90 min


From Okayama: 35/40 min (All times approximate)

SHIN-YAMAGUCHI
From Hiroshima: 30/50 min

Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden,


Okayama City (岡山城・後楽園)
A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima City (原爆ドーム)
© Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation
Rurikoji Temple, Yamaguchi City (瑠璃光寺) © Hiroshima Tourism Association
© Yamaguchi Tourism Federation

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HIROSHIMA
HIROSHIMA, MIYAJIMA, HATSUKAICHI, ONOMICHI, FUKUYAMA,
TOMONOURA, TAKEHARA, TADANOUMI, SERA,T O TKUMANO,
TO R I
P R EF.
HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, KITAHIROSHIMA
SHI MA NE
PRE FE C TURE O K AYAM A
P R EFECTUR E

hi ro s h i m a
P RE F E C TU R E O KAYAMA
k ita h ir o s h im a

sera
fukuyama
h iga s h ih ir o s h ima
h ir o s h im a O NO MIC HI
t o mo no ur a
h at s u ka i c h i ku m a n o ta dano umi
M I YA J IM A ta k e h a r a

YAM AGU CH I
P REF ECT U R E

Hiroshima Prefecture has seen a large increase in the number of restaurants and hotels offering vegan
and vegetarian food options recently. Please refer to the following pages to find places to eat in the area
you plan to visit.
Hiroshima Prefecture Contents
‣ Hiroshima City Page 5-10
‣ Hatsukaichi, Miyajima Page 11-12
‣ Fukuyama, Onomichi, Tomonoura Page 13
‣ Takehara, Tadanoumi (Rabbit Island) Page 14
‣ Sera, Kumano, Higashihiroshima, Kitahiroshima Page 15

Hiroshima Vegetarian/Vegan & Muslim Friendly Restaurant Map


(Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau)

The Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau has compiled a handy Google Map with loca-
tions of many of the restaurants listed in the Hiroshima Prefecture section of this guide.
Please note that not all places are listed.

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1 Chinese 2 Vegetarian

KEIAI Saishoku-Kenbi
桂愛 菜食健美

Huge selection of oriental vegetarian Excellent selection of Japanese and


dishes in Hiroshima city center. A few Chinese homestyle dishes using meat
dishes contain egg, but can be made analogues, 10 min by taxi from Nishi-
without on request. Hiroshima Station.
Lunch 11:00-14:30, Dinner 17:30-22:00 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
Closed Sunday Closed Tuesday & occasional holidays
IG @keiai_hiroshima daisho-kikaku.com/hiroshima

4-14-104 Nakamachi, Hiroshima | Tel: 080-4264-7758 4-32-2 Koi-ue, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-271-3770

3 Brew Pub 4 Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki

HANGOUT Jiro Kichi


次郎吉

Brewpub serving tasty vegetarian and Vegan Hiroshima okonomiyaki and a lively
vegan comfort food and their own range vibe. Vegan egg & cheese used in the vegan
of craft beers. Jirokichi Roll, plus vegan side dishes. Cooked
on same grill as meat dishes.
Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat 15:00-22:00 17:30-22:00
Sun 15:00-21:00, Closed Monday Closed Monday
tarosbrewing.com

1F 2-4-17 Honkawa, Hiroshima | Tel: 080-7822-3814 2F Tomiya Bldg, 9-26 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-249-8632

5 Japanese 6 Organic, natural

TENZO Kissa Saeki


典座 喫茶さえき

Creative Japanese set lunches inspired by 6 healthy vegan plate lunches to choose
Buddhist vegetarian cuisine served. Mon & Tue. from at this reinvented family-run
Dinner by reservation (4 ppl~) 1 week in advance. Japanese-style kissaten cafe in the city
Vegan lunch Mon, Tue 11:30-13:30 center. Raw sweets also available.
Dinner 18:00-21:00 10:00-18:00
Closed Wed Closed 2nd & 4th Sunday
IG @tenzo_hiroshima http://kissa-Saeki.com

1F 9-7 Komachi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-569-9220 1-4-25 Kamiya-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-246-9339

7 Social book cafe 8 Organic cafe

Hachidori-sha ONE EARTH


ハチドリ舎 &lovefamcook
Vegan Keema curry & sides at this Basement cafe with vegan curry, acai
socially conscious hub. Talk with bowl & lunch plate. Can adjust other
A-bomb survivors on the 6th, 16th & meals and excellent salads on request.
26th of the month.
Weekdays 15:00-18:30, Weekends & Nat 11:30-17:30 (L.O. 17:00) or until sold
Hols 11:30-18:30, Check IG for holidays out. Closed Monday & Tuesday
IG @hachidorisha IG @oneearth_jp

2F 2-43 Dobashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-576-4368 B1F PAL Bldg, 3-14 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-569-6837

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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9 Okonomiyaki 10 Italian

Nagataya Caffé Ponte


長田屋 カフェポンテ

Excellent awareness of vegetarian needs & European-style riverside dining across from
well-thought-out English menu with meat Peace Memorial Park. Ask for the vegetar-
free versions of Hiroshima’s signature dish ian menu (though several items do contain
next to Peace Memorial Park. Parmesan and mozzarella cheese).
11:00-20:30 (L.O. 20:00) Mon-Fri 10:00-22:00
Closed Tuesday, 2nd & 4th Wednesday Saturday, Sunday 08:00-22:00
nagataya-okonomi.com www.caffeponte.com

1-7-19 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-247-0787 1-9-21 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-247-7471

11 Indian 12 Tex-Mex, international

CHIDIYA KANAK OTIS!


チュリヤカナック オーティス

Friendly Indian restaurant near Peace Vegetarian options (vegan on request)


Memorial Park with vegetarian options at this off-beat eatery, serving Tex-Mex,
(can be made vegan on request). curry, and desserts.

11:00-15:00(L.O.14:30) 17:00-22:30(L.O.22:00), Mon-Fri 12:00 - 21:30, Sat & Nat Hols 14:00-21:00,
Sunday 17:00-21:30 (L.O.21:00), Occasional hols Closed Sunday (Check website for occasional hols)
kanak-hiroshima.com/en http://otis-hiroshima.com/main/

2-2-10 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-236-7308 1-20 Kako-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-249-3885

13 Indian 14 International, craft beer

Roopali KeMBY’s
インド料理ルーパリ ケンビーズ

This very popular and friendly Indian An institution in the Hiroshima interna-
restaurant near Hiroshima Shinkansen tional community best known for burgers
Station has a wide vegetarian menu and and BBQ, KeMBY’s also has a vegetarian
a good understanding of vegan needs. menu and flexible service.
11:00-15:00 (L.O.14:30) 11:30-14:30 Mon-Fri
17:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) 17:00-01:00 Fri-Sat (Sun ~23:30)
www.roopali.jp https://www.kembysbrewpub.com/

14-32 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-264-1333 2-9-13 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-249-6201

15 Mexican, Tex-Mex 16 Pizza

Borrachos PARCO della PACE


ボラーチョス パルコデッラパーチェ

Vegetarian burritos, enchiladas and 2 cheese-free vegan pizzas on the


appetizers that include guacamole made menu. Whether cheeses are vegetarian
fresh at your table, late into the night in is unclear, but happy to make cheese-
Hiroshima’s nightlife district. free veg pizzas.
Mon-Sat 18:00-5:00 (L.O.4:30) 12:00-14:00 18:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00)
Sunday 18:00-02:00 (L.O.01:30) Closed Monday, the 2nd Tuesday of
the month

6-5 Yagenbori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-241-3911 1-5 Dobashi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-275-5359

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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17 Teppanyaki (ANA Crowne Plaza Hirohima) 18 Cafe

Teppanyaki Atago TRIPLE


鉄板焼 愛宕 トリプルカフェ

7 course vegan teppanyaki lunches on This cafe serves vegan cutlets, ham-
Photo for illustration purposes only the 1st floor of the ANA Crowne Plaza burger steak, Keema curry & deep-fried
Hiroshima. Reservation 2-days in advance soy nugget plate lunches (with or with-
required. Cooked on same griddle as meat. out egg).
11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:00) 12:00-15:30 (L.O. 15:00)
Closed Wednesday Closed Thur, Sun, Occasional hols

ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima 7-20 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-241-9129 2F Aloha Building, 1-4-5 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima

19 Italian 20 Noodles, sake

LiBERO Taiko Udon


リベロ 太閤うどん中町店

3-day advance reservation for vegan and A rare chance to enjoy delicious hand-
vegetarian Italian course dinners. All in made vegan udon noodles with fish-free
party must order the same course. Lunch stock in a cool space. Vegan tempura
not available. also available.
12:00 - 13:00 (L.O.) 18:00 - 21:00 (L.O.) 11:00-15:00 (L.O.14:45) 17:30-21:30
Closed Tue and 2nd Mon (L.O. 21:00) / Closed Monday
www.libero1122.com www.taiko-udon.com

10-14 Nobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-223-1122 1F Hiroshima TV Plaza, 6-30 Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-258-3447

21 Okonomiyaki 22 Indian/Asian

CHINCHIKURIN Sapana
ちんちくりん(流川店) サパナ

Lively okonomiyaki shop with a clearly-la- Friendly place run by Nepalese staff
beled vegan okonomiyaki option on its serving mostly Indian food plus some
English menu. Nepalese dishes in the popular back-
packer area of Tokaichi.
18:00-01:00 (L.O. 24:30) 11:00-14:30
Closed Sunday 17:00-22:30
www.chinchikurin.com

2-11 Nagarekawa, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-543-2130 2-10-18 Tokaichi-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-233-1326

23 Hotel dining 24 American style diner

RIHGA Royal Hotel hiroshima Cantina 23


リーガロイヤルホテル広島 キャンティーナ 23

Vegan & vegetarian options available Although known for its meaty sand-
at 6F Teppanyaki Naniwa (Japanese) wiches and burgers, Cantina 23 also
& 33F Chambord (French). serves vegetarian tacos, burritos and
sandwiches.
Lunch 11:30-14:00 Dinner 17:30-20:00, Cham- 11:00-22:00
bord closed Mon (except Nat Hols), Tues lunch Closed Wednesday
https://www.rihga.com/hiroshima www.cantina23.com

6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-502-1121 10-23 Mikawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-576-2217

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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25 Indian 26 Irish pub

Namaste Molly Malone’s


ナマステ八丁堀店 モーリー・マロンズ

Centrally located Indian restaurant open Irish pub with a chickpea-based veggie
for lunch and dinner with many vegetar- burger (substitute fries cooked in oil with
ian and several vegan options. other foods) & pasta.

11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 Tue-Fri 17:30-24:00, Sat & Sun 12:00-


Closed January 1 24:00, Closed Monday
www.mollymalones.jp

3F 11-13 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-222-3240 4F 1-20 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-244-2554

27 Granola, smoothies 28 Italian

Sheba Cafe The KNOT HIROSHIMA


シバカフェ MORE THAN HIROSHIMA
Homemade granola, vegan smoothies Although not labeled on the menu, some
and muffins in a cute corner cafe near vegan and vegetarian dishes are availa-
Peace Memorial Park. ble. Marinara pizza and grilled vegetables.
Ask wait staff about other options.
10:00-15:30 (Tue - Thurs & Sat) 7:00-23:00
Closed Mon, Fri, Sun, Nat Hols Open everyday

1-1-3 Sakaimachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-293-9948 1F 3-1-1 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-569-9069

29 Turkish/Mediterranean Cuisine 30 Curry House

KarŞiyaka Coco Ichibanya Otemachi


カルシャカ CoCo 壱番屋 大手町店

Friendly Turkish restaurant near Peace Downtown branch of this popular


Park with a good selection of vegetarian Japanese curry chain with several vari-
appetizers, soups and main dishes. eties of vegan curry on its menu.

17:00-22:00 11:00-22:30 (L.O.22:00)


Occasional hols www.ichibanya.co.jp/english

2-6-20 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-247-2202 2-7-2 Ote-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-543-5535

31 Hotel dining 32 Hotel dining

hilton SHERATON GRAND


hiroshima HIROSHIMA HOTEL
ヒルトン広島 シェラトングランドホテル広島
Vegetarian kaiseki, sushi & teppanyaki courses Located next to Hiroshima Station’s north
are available at our Japanese restaurant, SENSUI. entrance. Vegans and vegetarian diners
Reserve in advance food cooked in separate oil. accommodated with advance notice.
Lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O.14:00) Please refer to the hotel website
Dinner 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00) www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hijsi-
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hijshhi-hilton-hiroshima/ sheraton-grand-hiroshima-hotel/overview

11-12 Fujimi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-243-2700 12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-262-7111

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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33 Cafe & buffet (Hotel Granvia Hiroshima) 34 Chinese (Hotel Granvia Hiroshima)

Dish Parade Chinese Dining Koh-Ran-En


カフェ&ブッフェ ディッシュ パレード 中国料理「煌蘭苑」

Western-style buffet lunch and dinners with Chinese course and a la carte menu
vegan and lacto-ovo vegetarian options. with lacto-ovo vegetarian options.
Reservation required 3 days in advance.
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
Sat, Sun, Nat Hols 11:30-13:00 (L.O. Lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00)
12:45), 13:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:45) Dinner 17:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
Dinner 17:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30) Closed Tuesday (unless Nat Holiday)

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima 1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku | Tel: 082-262-1132 Hotel Granvia Hiroshima 1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku | Tel: 082-262-1165

35 Brew pub 36 Okonomiyaki

HARE BARE UNDO


Craftbeer と炭火 はればれ 広島お好み焼き undo

Several vegan and vegetarian options Vegan and gluten-free Hiroshima-style


to nibble on while you enjoy the beer okonomiyaki made with udon noodles.
brewed on site. Choose standard or homemade glu-
ten-free rice flour udon noodles.
12:00-22:00 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
Occasional holidays Open every day of the year
https://hnb.beer/ IG @undo.udon

1-5-10 Otemachi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-236-9313 Hiroshima Okonomi Yokocho, 7-21 Otemachi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-207-3137

37 Salad, Deli 38 Spicy soupless ramen

GRILL & DELI LAVE IPPEI-YA HIROSHIMA MAZEMEN


元祖広島まぜ麺 一平

A lunchtime option for hearty salads, Choose from chilli, pepper, and curry
vegan deli, and soup options. Terrace flavored delicious soupless ‘Hiroshima
seating is available. Mazemen’ ramen noodles. Closes early
if noodles sell out.
11:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30),
Occasional holidays Sat 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 14:20), Closed Sunday
https://www.grill-deli-lave.com/ IG @mazemen.ippeiya

2F Pencil Bldg, 7-21 Fukuromachi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-258-5353 1F 10-14, Kyobashi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-263-0046

39 Soba noodles, Japanese 40 Okonomiyaki

DASHI TO SOBA SUISHA OKONOMIYAKI TEPPEI


DASHI と SOBA 水車 お好み焼 てっ平

Soba noodles, tempura, and giant oni- Vegan okonomiyaki cooked on a lard-
giri on the plant based menu at this free griddle. Ask for vegan when ordering
soba shop in Hiroshima Station. “Vegetarian.” Kimchi also animal-free.

11:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) 11:00-22:00


Occasional holidays Occasional holidays
soba-suisha-ekie.gorp.jp www.okonomimura.jp/floor/3f-teppei.html

1F Ekie Dining, Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima | Tel: 050-5486-7623 3f Okonomiyaki-mura, 5-13 Shintenchi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-541-0012

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41 Cafe, Dining bar 42 Bakery

SUZU CAFE Hiroshima Mehl


パン屋 Mehl

Elegant cafe space with vegan appetiz- German bakery selling range of piz-
ers, sides, pasta dishes, and desserts za-type breads that are both vegan and
(labeled “Plant-Based.”) gluten free on weekends & National
Holidays. Cookies also available daily.
11:00-23:00 (L.O. food 22:00, drinks 08:00 - 16:30
22:30), Closed New Year holiday Closed Tue & Wed
IG @suzucafehiroshima IG @kairoumehl

2F 12-12 Wakakusa-cho, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-568-5455 1F 8-14 Kairouyama-cho, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima | Tel: 090-6395-0067

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

Hiroshima A-bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park


© Hiroshima Tourism Association

Hiroshima Castle
© Hiroshima Tourism Association

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1 Tonkatsu, Japanese 2 Bakery

TONKATSU TAICHI KONDITOREI FELDERCHEF


とんかつ太一 コンディトライ・フェルダーシェフ

Vegan mains - fried vegan katsu with con- Vegan and gluten-free set lunch in this
diments, grilled veggie plate, tofu streak bakery’s hillside cafe includes pizza,
- and side dishes at this local favorite cookies, and a drink.
located between Miyajima and Hiroshima.
11:00-21:30 ( L.O. 21:00) 10:00 -18:30
Closed Monday (unless Nat Hol) Closed Tue & Wed
www.t-taichi.com felderchef.com

Sakata 3-14-3, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 0829-34-3448 Kamihera 220-2, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 0829-37-2760

3 French-Japanese Fusion 4 Curry, cafe

DOUZE MIYAJIMA SO NO MA
ドゥーズ宮島 素の間

Enjoy a vegan meal made with sea- Simple but tasty vegan curry and rice
sonal ingredients near Miyajima-guchi dishes, vegan gelato, and drinks on a
ferry port. Great wine, craft beer, and Miyajima side street.
cocktails.
Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 17:00-22:30 11:00 -17:00, Closed: Wed & Sun (Often
Closed Wednesday open during high season)
douze-miyajima.com IG @sonoma_miyajima

2F 1-3-31 Miyajima-guchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 070-9198-1202 389-1 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

5 Udon, curry, cafe 6 Noodles, curry, tempura

MOMIJI-SO TACHIBANA
もみぢ荘 お食事処たち花

Vegan udon noodles and curry rice Long running restaurant on Miyajima’s
on the menu in this open-air cafe in bustling main shopping street includes
Miyajima’s pretty “Maple Valley.” vegan and vegetarian items on its menu.

10:00-16:00 10:30-16:30
Occasional holidays Closed Friday
IG @tachibana.miyajima

Momijidani, Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-944-0077 566-1 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-944-0240

7 French 8 Japanese

CUILLERE MIYAJIMA MORI NO YADO


宮島キュイエール 国民宿舎みやじま杜の宿

Casual French restaurant in a quiet Refined Japanese vegan lunch inspired


corner of Miyajima serves vegan mains by Buddhist Shojin cuisine next to
for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches also ancient Omoto Shrine on Miyajima.
available.
Lunch 11:00-16:00, Dinner 18:00-21:00 11:00-14:00 (L.O. 13:30)
Occasional holidays www.morinoyado.jp
www.miyajima-cuillere.com

681-2 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-930-9660 Omoto Park, Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima | Tel: 082-944-0430

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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9 Okonomiyaki 10 International, Cakes

CHINCHIKURIN BIG APPLE


ちんちくりん(宮島口店)

Vegan okonomiyaki next to Miyajima- Satisfying meals and sweets served


guchi ferry terminal. Perfect for big in a homely cafe resturant 2km from
groups. Miyajima-guchi Station.

11:00-19:00 (L.O. 18:30) 11:00-16:00


Open every day of the year Occasional holidays
www.chinchikurin.com IG @big_apple_0786

Etto 2F 1-11-8 Miyajima-guchi, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 0829-30-8737 886-318 Ono, Hatsukaichi

11 Ramen 12 European

HIROSHIMA RAMEN MOMIJI Akushu Restaurant


広島ラーメン椛 握手レストラン

Warming vegan ramen and gyoza on the Vegan options allow you to treat yourself
2nd floor of Etto, next to Miyajima-guchi to a full course lunch here on Miyajima
Station. (dessert may contain honey).

11:00-19:00 (L.O. 18:30) 11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:00)


Open every day of the year Closed Wed & Fri
ramen-momiji.com akushucafe.com/akushu-restaurant

Etto 2F 1-11-8 Miyajima-guchi, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 0829-30-6557 589-4 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 0829-30-6681

13 Temple tea house 14 Japanese

MIYAJIMA HEXAGON CAFE Yamaichi Bekkan


大聖院 六角茶房 宮島山一別館

Vegan curry, ramen & and pudding availa- The menu at this family-run ryokan oppo-
ble at this cute tea house with a peaceful site the Miyajima ferry terminal includes
garden at the entrance to Daishoin. vegan sushi and hearty tempura set
Group reservations available. lunches with vegan miso soup.
10:00-17:00 Lunch 11:00-14:00
Occasional hols Dinner 17:00-18:30 (Reservation only)
Occasional hols

210 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 090-5263-8351 1162-4 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 0829-44-0700 | yamaichibekkan.com

15 Shojin temple cuisine

daishoin temple
大聖院

Outstanding homemade multi-course vegan


shojin temple cuisine with a great view for
¥4500 (¥5000 with matcha tea service). 4
person minimum. Reserve 3 days in advance.
10:00-17:00
Closed Tuesday
https://daisho-in.com/

210 Miyajima, Hatsukaichi | Tel: 0829-44-0111


About 200 of the approx 500 deer on Miyajima live in the town.
Please refrain from feeding them.

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

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fukuyama, onomichi, TOMONOURA
1 Breakfast buffet 2 Japanese

Cafe Rest Montrose Ofutei


福山オリエンタルホテル モンローズ 鷗風亭

You don’t have to be a guest at the Beautifully presented vegan kaiseki din-
Oriental Hotel in Fukuyama to enjoy the ners and breakfasts available to guests
many vegan options at this all-you-can- staying at this hotel in the historic harbor
eat breakfast buffet. town of Tomonoura.
06:30-09:30 (L.O. 09:15) Open every day of the year
Open every day of the year www.ofutei.com
IG @fukuyama_oriental_hotel

1-1-16 Shiromi-cho, Fukuyama | Tel: 084-927-0888 136 Tomo, Tomocho, Fukuyama | Tel: 084-982-1123

3 Okonomiyaki 4 Curry

KOFUKU Spice Cafe


粉福 Coyote
スパイスカフェ コヨーテ
Vegan okonomiyaki with a European Vegans can order this cozy little shop’s
touch, a stone’s throw away from tasty Dal Curry without yoghurt topping.
Onomichi Station, on the town’s retro Located on Onomichi’s retro shopping
shopping arcade. arcade.
Lunch 11:30-15:00, Dinner 17:30-22:00 11:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:00)
Closed Wednesday (No lunch Tues & Thu) Closed Thursday
IG @ko_fuku_onomichi http://www.spicecafe-coyote.com/

1F 3-17 Higashigosho-cho, Onomichi | Tel: 050-8888-1529 1-2-12 Tsuchido, Onomichi | Tel: 0848-23-2640

5 Organic 6 Japanese

KOMEDOKO SHOKUDO BINGO SARYO


こめどこ食堂 備後茶量

Tasty a la carte vegan dishes made with A unique dining experience takes you on
local ingredients. Enjoy terrific views of a journey through the flavors of Setouchi
the Onomichi waterfront and don’t miss in a family-run bistro. Reservations
the incredible vegan cheesecake. required.
Lunch 11:00-14:00 (L.O. 13:30), Dinner 12:00-23:00
17:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00), Closed Monday Closed New Year holiday
IG @komedokoshokudou www.bingo-saryo.com

2F 5-2 Higashigosho-cho, Onomichi | Tel: 0848-36-5333 1F 2-20-2 Kubo, Onomichi | Tel: 0120-966-324

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

Onomichi © Hiroshima Tourism Association Tomonoura © Hiroshima Tourism Association

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takehara, TADANOUMI
1 Okonomiyaki 2 Macrobiotic

OKONOMI KISSA EDEN Nakazawa


お好み喫茶エデン なかざわ

Delicious and inventive vegan okonomi- Eight seat cafe near Takehara’s histori-
yaki using local ingredients and olive oil cal preservation district serving organic
in Tadanoumi. lunches and coffee. Reservations
required.
Lunch 11:00-14:00, Dinner 17:00-20:00 12:00-18:00 (Reservation only)
Closed Tuesday Occasional hols
okonomikissa-eden.foodre.jp macrobicafe-nakazawa.com

1-10-16 Nagahama, Tadanoumi, Takehara | Tel: 050-5462-1557 1-9-8 Honmachi, Takehara | Tel: 0846-22-2157

3 Okonomiyaki 4 Cafe, Sandwiches

OKONOMIYAKI FUJI LE LAPIN


お好み焼き ふじ カフェ & 雑貨ル - ラパン

Vegan okonomiyaki near Tadanoumi Tofu hamburger lunches, vegan sand-


Port that uses mushrooms and mochi wiches, and wraps across the road from
to great effect. Tadanoumi Station - perfect for a Rabbit
Island picnic.
Fri & Mon 11:00-14:00, 17:00-19:30, Sat & 10:00-16:00
Sun 11:00-19:30, Closed Tues, Wed & Thu IG @le_lapin_bunnyisland
IG @okonomiyaki_1215

3-1-13 Nakamachi, Tadanoumi, Takehara | Tel: 080-4261-1215 2-2-2 Nakamachi, Tadanoumi, Takehara | Tel: 080-5618-3797

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

Takehara Historical Preservation District


© Hiroshima Tourism Association

Tomonoura © Hiroshima Tourism Association

14
sera, kumano, higashihiroshima, kitahiroshima
1 Japanese, Sake 2 Noodles, Curry, Sweets

FRANCE-YA Cafe TANEMURA


日本酒ダイニング 佛蘭西屋 カフェタネムラ

Japanese vegan set meals in Saijo’s sake Vegan lunches in Hiroshima’s calligra-
brewery district that can be paired with phy bushmaking town. Checking IG for
premium sake made by the affiliated current opening hours advised.
brewery.
Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 17:00-21:00 11:00-15:00 (After 15:00 on request)
Often closed on Mon or Thur (check website) Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
www.france-ya.jp IG @vegancafe.hiroshima.yk

9-11 Honmachi, Saijo, Higashihiroshima | Tel: 082-422-8008 3-20 Kakisako, Kumano, Aki-gun | Tel: 082-824-7072

3 Japanese 4 Italian

Setsugetsufuka Shojin Italian Jokenji


Fukuchiin イタリアン精進料理 浄謙寺
雪月風花 福智院
Delicious vegan Japanese lunch sets Inventive take on traditional shojin cuisine.
(Imakoyasan Gozen) served in a reno- Multi-course meal preceded by sutra chanting
vated 170-year-old inn. Very photograph- and talk by temple priest. Followed by matcha
able shaved ice with all-natural syrup tea ceremony. Reservations required.
in summer.
11:00-14:30 (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
10:00 - 17:00 (L.O. 16:00) Closed Monday - Thursday
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday jokenji.net/

158-1 Kozan, Sera-cho, Sera-gun | Tel: 090-7286-9418 161 Okuhara, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun | Tel: 0826-35-0730

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

Saijo Sake Brewery District © Hiroshima Tourism Association Museum of Fude Art, Kumano © Hiroshima Tourism Association

Imakoyasan, Sera © Hiroshima Tourism Association Kitahiroshima © Hiroshima Tourism Association

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OKAYAMA
OKAYAMA, Kurashiki, Akaiwa, setouchi
T O T TO R I P R EF.

HYO GO
SH I MANE OK A YA M A PR E Fe c t ur e
PREF ECT U R E P R E F E C TU R E
8
a ka i wa
6
O KAYAMA
H I ROSHI MA 9 7
SE T OU C H I
P R E FE C TURE kura sh i ki

hi ro s hi m a

sports grounds
ni sh i gawa r a
stati o n

I K E DA ZOO

2
4 KO R AKU EN D O R I

KO R A KU EN
OKAYAMA N
BI ZE N -MI K A DO
stat i on station
W E

3
O KA YA M A
C A ST L E
S

kencho dori

akura dori

5
daiunji-mae

OKAYAMA CITY

16
okayama
1 Tex-Mex 2 Organic cafe

Freedom Tacos The MARKET


フリーダムタコス ザ マーケット

Tex-Mex to take out and enjoy on the Natural yeast bread, sandwiches, baked
terrace. Homemade tortilla chips, vegan goods, cold-pressed juices, seasonal
taco rice and vegan tacos are available. vegetable soups. Vegan & gluten-free
A must for cilantro lovers. pastries also available.
Tue-Fri: 11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00, Sat, Sun Nat 11:00-19:00 (L.O.18:15)
Hols: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00. Closed Mon Closed the 1st Tuesday of the month
IG @freedomtacos_okayama www.themarket.co.jp/market

232-1 Takeda, Naka-ku, Okayama | Tel: 070-9084-6969 1-12-14 Houkan-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama | Tel: 086-255-1100

3 Curry 4 Vegan noodles

Quiet Village Lounge Kado


クワイエットビレッジ ラウンジ カド

Funky little curry shop with a chilled, Your place to get vegan ramen in central
alternative vibe run by a friendly Okayama. Guesthouse Torii-Kuguru (run
couple. Limited but tasty selection of by the same owner nearby). Check cur-
Indian inspired curries. rent opening times on IG.
11:30 - 15:00 (L.O.) Fri, 17:00-21:00, Sat, Sun 13:00-21:00
Closed Monday Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs
Occasional holidays IG @lounge_kado

1-6-43 Omote-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama | Tel: 086-231-4100 4-7-22 Houkan-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama | Tel: 086-236-8326

5 Plant-based cafe 6 Vegan cafe

Plant-Based Cafe PEACH erbenmu vegan


プラントベースカフェ ピーチ
& organic food アルバンモー
100% vegan (and oriental vegetarian) ​​Daily vegan deli plate using local,
restaurant that aims to be kind to both organic produce whenever possible.
people and planet, and also tastes deli- Reservations recommended.
cious. Reservations required.
11:30-24:00 11:30-15:00
Occasional holidays Closed Wed & Thu
https://cafe-peach.com https://erbenmu.com/

1F K&K Omote Bldg, 3-20-7 Omote-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 355 Okucho Fukumoto, Setouchi | Tel: 080-1278-1250

7 Cafe 8 Italian

Café Nature E-Flat


カフェ ナチュール 耕作イタリアン E-Flat

Vegan keema curry, spaghetti bolognese, This Italian restaurant’s vegan options and
and dessert in Kurashiki’s historical pres- sustainable approach earned it a Michelin
ervation district. Organic wine and beer Green Star in 2021. Reservations recom-
also served. mended to avoid disappointment.
07:30 - 17:00 (L.O. 16:30) 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00), 18:00-21:00 (L.O.
Open every day 20:00) Fri & Sat, Closed Tuesday
http://e-flat-okayama.com/

2-25-43 Achi, Kurashiki | Tel: 086-436-6368 427-1 Komoto, Akaiwa | Tel: 086-954-4058

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

17
9 Japanese

Tsubame Kissa
つばめ喫茶室

Vegan hamburger lunch plate available


which always contains a around 20 kinds
of local vegetables.

11:30-16:00
Occasional holidays

Momotaro Statue, Okayama Station


2-23-18 Achi, Kurashiki | Tel: 080-3050-4430
© Okayama Prefectural Tourism Association

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

Korakuen Garden, Okayama


© Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Kurashiki Bikan Historical District, Kurashiki


© Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

18
okayama

Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle, Takahashi © Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Ushimado Olive Garden © Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Fukiya Furusato Village Osafune Sword Museum, Osafune


© Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation © Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

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YAMAGUCHI
YAMAGUCHI, IWAKUNI, HAGI
S H I M AN E HIROSHIMA
PRE FECT UR E P R EFECT UR E

H A GI HIR O S HIMA

YAM AG UCHI
P RE F E CT URE
2 3 1

IWAKUNI
YA M A GU C H I
4
s hunan
S H I M O NO S E KI

1 International 2 Vegan, organic

Kemby’s Diner Iwakuni PLANT BASED RESTAURANT


ケンビーズダイナー MANJI
Vegetarian Tex-Mex, deep dish pizza 100% vegan restaurant using homegrown
and side dishes on the menu at this vegetables made without the use of pes-
international diner near Iwakuni Station. ticides and chemical fertilizers. Salads,
Homebrewed craft beer and pool table. curry and vegan burgers available.
Mon, Wed-Fri 16:00-23:30 11:00-15:00
Sat & Sun 12:00-24:00 Closed Wed-Fri
Closed Tuesday www.instagram.com/yorozufarm

1F 4-7-4 Marifu-machi, Iwakuni | Tel: 0827-28-5642 486-1 Miyanokami, Yamaguchi | Tel: 083-981-5149

3 Vegan lunches 4 Vegan, organic

Nanairo nonta Organic & Vegetable kupu


なないろのんた クプ

A little vegan eatery run by a mother and All-vegan eatery near Tokuyama Station
daughter team serving food made with that uses organic vegetables and is an
locally-grown organic ingredients. MSG-free zone. Great lunch sets.

11:30-15:00 (reservation required) 11:00-17:00


Occasional holidays Closed Tuesday
https://nanairononta19.jimdofree.com/ www.instagram.com/kupu0112/

604-3 Nihoshimogo, Yamaguchi | Tel: 083-927-7770 2F 2-7, Wakamiya-cho, Shunan | Tel: 0834-32-2020

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

20
yamaguchi

Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni

Motonosumi Shrine, Nagato

Akiyoshidai, Mine Tsunoshima Bridge, Nagato

21
TOTTORI
TOTTORI, YONAGO, Chizu, Daisen
5

MATSUE TOTTORI
YO N A GO
7 T OTTO R I
P RE F E C TU R E
M T da is e n
SHI MANE C HIZU
P REF ECT U R E

O K AYAM A
PR EFECT UR E HYO GO
PR E Fe c t ur e
h i r os h i ma PRE FE CT URE

W E

S
2
1
YON A GO
Taihe isen dori

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3
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YONAGO city TOTTORI CITY

chizu tourist N
information center
W E
chizu jr station chizu tow n h a l l
S

Chizu-cho
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tottori
1 Vegan cafe 2 Italian, Cafe

Hibi-no-kate cafe SOURCE


日々の糧 カフェ ソース

Additive-free natural Japanese vegan Pasta and sweets 8 minutes walk from
food on the 2nd floor of the Hotel Tottori JR Station. Mention you are vege-
Sanada, 5 minutes walk from Yonago tarian and the staff will help you choose
JR Station. something suitable.
11:00-15:00 12:00-22:00 (21:30 L.O.)
Closed Sunday Occasional holidays
hibinokate.com cafe-source.com

2F 197 Meiji-cho, Yonago | Tel: 0859-34-3773 2F 227 Yayoi-cho, Tottori | Tel: 0857-21-3457

3 Organic cafe 4 Bakery cafe

Hana-ami Kosaji-ichi
はなあみ コウボパン小さじいち

Hidden cafe (and herbal hair salon) run Small bakery with great views of Mt.
by two sisters serving healthy food. 15 Daisen serving vegan plate lunches
min by bus from Yonago Station. featuring healthy fermented foods plus
great bread.
11:30-16:00 11:00-16:00 / Closed Sun, Mon, Tue and
See IG for holidays from January to March
www.instagram.com/hanaami_nana_risa/ kosaji-1.com

75-4 Fukuichi, Yonago | Tel: 0859-57-4894 1713-1 Kanaya-dani, Hoki-cho, Saihaku-gun | Tel: 0859-68-6110

5 Vegan cafe 6 Cafe, craft beer

ORIBIO Tottori Talmary


オリビオ 鳥取店 タルマーリー

Welcoming all-vegan cafe serving soy Breads, craft beer, pizza and sandwiches
meats, burgers, sandwiches, dumplings in a repurposed a rennovated house, 10
and ramen near Tottori University. minutes walk from Chizu JR Station (
智頭駅).
11:00-14:00 (lunch) 14:00-17:00 (cafe) 11:00-15:00
Closed Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed Ocassional holidays
tottorioribio.business.site www.talmary.com

1-743 Koyama-cho-nishi, Tottori | Tel: 0857-28-7388 594 Chizu, Chizu-cho, Yazu-gun | Tel: 0858-71-0139

7 Shojin temple cuisine, Accommodation

Sanraku-so
宿坊 山楽荘

Reservations required for vegan feasts


made with local ingredients at the foot
of Mt Daisen, but anyone can call in for
a vegan Zen Burger.
Check-in: 15:00~
Check-out: 10:00
www.san-raku.jp/english.html

14 Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun | Tel: 0859-52-2006 Mt. Daisen

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

23
SHIMANE
MATSUE, IZUMO, UN-NAN, YASUGI
MAT S UE TOTTORI
1
UN-NAN 9
2
T O T TO R I P R EFECTUR E
IZ U MO YAS UGI

SHI M AN E O K AYAM A
P RE F E CT URE P R EFECTUR E

O KAYAMA
HI ROSHI M A
PRE FE CTUR E
H IR O S H IM A
YAMAGU CH I
N 1 Rice burger
5 3
W E
The gift izumo
S
ザギフトイズモ

Soy meat rice burger and gluten free


M A TSUe
c a st le deserts available 5 minutes on foot from
Izumo Taisha Shrine.
6
09:00-16:30 (L.O.16:00)
MATSU

Occasional holidays
e s tat

k a ra koro
a rt st udi o
n io

MATSUE city 2F 861-1 Taisha-cho Kizukiminami, Izumo | Tel: 0853-77-7159

N
2 Shojin temple cuisine, Accommodation

7 W E
Koyo-kan
S 清水寺紅葉館
8
Delicious Buddhist vegetarian course
meals. Vegans, please request “no
egg” on reservation (minimum 2 days
in advance).
11:30-13:30 (L.O.) 18:00-19:30 (L.O.)
KISUKI STATION
Check in 16:00-19:30 / Check out 10:00
www.kouyoukan.co.jp

UN-NAN KISUKI PARK 528 Kiyomizu-cho, Yasugi | Tel: 0854-22-2530

24
shimane
3 Indian 4 Italian

SPICE PASTA FACTORY ORTAGGIO


インド料理スパイス パスタファクトリー

Indian food in Matsue city. Organic chai Authentic Italian cuisine. Pasta made
and homemade desserts also available. to order and stone oven-baked pizza.
Vegetarian dishes on request.
Lunch 11:30-14:30
11:30-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) Dinner Mon-Sat 17:30-22:30
Closed Tuesday (open if National Holiday) Sun, Nat Hols 17:30-21:30
www.spice-matsue.net brocs-industry.com

1-16-26 Gakuen, Matsue | Tel: 0852-27-7720 82 Suetsugu-honmachi, Matsue | Tel: 0852-28-0101

5 Soba / Udon 6 Ethnic

Yakumoan Green’s Baby


八雲庵 グリーンズ・ベイビー

Izumo soba noodles in a former samurai Salads, tacos, burritos feauring lots
residence with a lovely garden. Offers of local vegetables. Very close to the
soy sauce, olive oil or salt-based dips to Matsue Castle moat. Guest house
vegetarians. across the street.
11:00-13:30 L.O.(or until soba sold out) 11:00-16:00 (L.O.15:00)
Closed Thursday Closed Sunday & occasional holidays
www.yakumoan.jp www.facebook.com/greensbaby

308 Kitahori-cho, Matsue | Tel: 0852-22-2400 204 Tono-machi, Matsue | Tel: 0852-61-3208

7 Japanese 8 Cafe

Nanohana cafe A.oryzae


veg cafe & health food store 菜の花 カフェ・オリゼ

Natural food store serving macrobio­­tic Lunches comprising of seasonal,


lunches in Un-nan. Meals available at locally grown organic rice and produce
other times of the day by reservation. served in a 60-year-old farmhouse.

Lunch 11:00-14:00, Cafe time 14:00-21:00 11:00-17:00


Occasional holidays (Approx 2 days/month) Closed Mon, Tue & occasional holidays
https://nanohanadayori.amebaownd.com cafeoryzae.jp

71-1 Mitoya, Mitoya-cho, Un-nan | Tel: 0854-47-7412 331-1 Satogata, Kisuki-cho, Un-nan | Tel: 0854-42-5486

Closed occasionally 9 Japanese ryokan

ChikuyoU
竹葉

Macrobiotic course dinners a stone’s throw from


the Adachi Museum of Art. Reservation 3 days in
advance required. Groups of up to 40. Overnight
stay and use of private hot spring available.
11:30-14:00 / 18:00-21:00
Occasional holidays
english.chikuyou.jp / info@chikuyou.jp

438 Furukawa-cho, Yasugi | Tel: 0854-28-6231


Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

vegan vegan options vegetarian vegetarian options gluten-free options

25
Legends, culture and YASUGI
vegetarian cuisine in Yasugi is home to historic buildings, traditional Japanese hand-
icrafts, hot springs and the Adachi Museum of Art, famed for
the San’in region its award-winning Japanese garden. It also, however, boasts
two excellent places to stay overnight that cater to vegetarian
and vegan travelers. This makes Yasugi an excellent base for
The San’in region is one of Japan’s best
a meat and fish-free exploration of Japanese culture.
kept secrets. With stunning scenery and
ancient culture steeped in legend, it’s the
perfect place to escape the crowds and
immerse yourself in “real” Japan. With
a little planning, it is also a great area Adachi Museum of Art x ChikuyoU
in which vegetarians can enjoy awe- Chikuyou is a delightful ryokan run by a young couple, literally on
some Japanese cuisine in wonderful the doorstep of the Adachi Museum of Art and near many tradi-
surroundings. tional craft studios and shops, that serves macrobiotic vegetarian
meals with advance reservation. (see p.25 9 )

Kiyomizu-dera x Koyo-kan
Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded over 1400 years
ago, and you will find a tranquility here unthinkable at
its famous namesake in Kyoto. It isn’t far from Yasugi’s
other attractions, but those who stay within the temple
grounds may prefer to spend their entire day soaking
up the atmosphere.
@Adachi Museum of Art

Koyo-kan’s ‘shojin’ traditional Buddhist cuisine is usually Access to Adachi Museum of Art and Chikuyou
prepared using fish stock, but its young and inven- Free shuttle buses (20min) run throughout the day between Yasugi JR
tive chef will create beautifully presented, 100% vegan Station and Adachi Museum of Art.
multi-course meals for those who reserve in advance.
(see p.24 2 )

1
YA SU G I J R STA T I O N
Yo nag o j r
Yas STA T I O N
u g i Road
2
ki yo m i z u - d er a
tem p l e

Access to Kiyomizu-dera and Koyo-kan A dac h i 9


M u seu m
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 20 minutes by Yellow Bus of Art

from Yasugi JR Station to Kiyomizu bus stop, and


26 10 minutes walk to the temple.
Daisen x Sanraku-so
The 1729m Mt Daisen dominates the surround-
ing landscape and the temple and shrine com-
plex which contains Daisen-ji Temple, a training
base for mountain aesthetics for centuries, and
Ogamiyama Shrine Okunomiya, with its impressive
stone steps, is located at the start of the trail.

©Tottori Pref.

Sanraku-so Zen Burger


Sanraku-so offers ‘shukubo’ temple accommodation and huge vegan
Buddhist feasts made mostly with wild mountain vegetables picked
from within or near the temple grounds. (see p.23 7 )

Whether you climb to the summit of Mt Daisen, or


just enjoy exploring the temple grounds, Daisen
village is a great place to escape the bustle of
the lowlands for a while. Also, don’t forget to try
Sanraku-so’s original vegan ‘Zen Burger’.

Access to Daisen and Sanraku-so


It’s a 30min drive between Yonago JR Station and
Daisen-ji Village. Several buses a day run between
Yonago JR Station and Daisen-ji Village (50min).
oad

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n in
Sa
Near Yonago Station
When transiting in
Yonago, 2nd floor cafe
Hibi-no-kate serves
na
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g vegan lunches and


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Daisen National 7 dinners, a short


xpress w a

Park Center
Daisen-j i walk from Yonago
templ e
y JR Station. (see
p.23 1 )
mt daisen
summ i t 27
I'm AFRAID I can't eat~
(sumimasen ga ~ o taberaremasen)

Beef Pork Chicken Fish

gyū-niku buta-niku tori-niku gyo-rui

Beef stock Pork stock Chicken stock Fish stock

gyū-dashi buta-dashi tori-dashi sakana-dashi

Shellfish Egg Milk Cheese

kai / kōkaku-rui tamago gyūnyū chīzu

Butter Refined sugar Honey Soy

batã shiro-zatō hachimitsu daizu

Peanuts Nuts Gluten Alcohol

pīnattsu nattsu guruten arukōru

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