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Vegan Friendly B&Bs Travel Guide

Book a vegan or vegetarian accommodation for your vacation or trip. From a romantic getaway and yoga retreat to outdoor adventures and sightseeing tours, our global guide features vegan and vegetarian bed & breakfast (B&B), guesthouses, eco resorts, spas, and health retreats.

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Featured B&Bs in Japan

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Kashiwaya Ryokan

Gunma, Japan

+81-279642255

A true Japanese-style hotel in Shima Onsen resort that's surrounded by trees and mountains and is just 3 hours from Tokyo. Features 7 onsen baths, including private onsen, and is tattoo-friendly. Guests are served Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner with vegan options prepared from locally sourced vegetables.


Other B&Bs in Japan

Anjuan

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Family-run traditional ryokan inn near the Shimanto River. Can provide customized meals for vegetarians and vegans with notice - must specify at time of booking. Meals are Japanese-style kaiseki courses.

Shimanto, Japan

Aoni Onsen

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel in the mountains with limited electricity. Will provide veganized menu of 2 to 3 meals each day during your stay if notify in advance.

Kuroishi, Japan

Comichaya - 古見茶屋

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Café / store with basic lodging available. Owner prepares food for herself and customers. Check social media or contact for information such as hours and holidays.

Tsurugi, Japan

Dana Village

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Guesthouse located in an old building which used to be used as an elementary school. Serves all-vegan meals. Hosts retreats, events, and workshops like farming and yoga.

Nishiaizu, Japan

Earth Hostel - Nikko Riverhouse

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Vegetarian hostel on the site of a former Japanese onsen. Offers a veggie pizza for dinner and vegan pancakes with fruit or muesli for breakfast. Formerly SPACE Riverhouse. NOTE: Menu currently only available to guests.

Nikko, Japan

Ebisu-ya

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Hot spring hotel that offers dinner and breakfast to its guests. Non-veg but you could request a vegan meal when making reservation. Kitchen will make traditional Japanese food in vegan versions.

Izunokuni, Japan

Ekoin

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1000+ year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation. Guests are free to attend Buddhist morning services, the Goma fire ritual and meditation. Meals are served at the guest room at scheduled times and feature Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Groups of more than 4 people dine at the Japanese-style dining room, where chairs can be provided upon advance request.

Koya, Japan

Fukuchiin - 福智院

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Temple accommodation on Mount Koya. Offers vegan Buddhist shojin ryori.

Wakayama, Japan

Goen no Mori

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Onsen ryokan providing a vegan breakfast, dinner and bento lunch boxes are available with advance booking. Small tattoo is okay but not large ones. Holds various workshops in Japanese (prebooking required).

Yugawara, Japan

Gora Kadan

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Traditional ryokan in Hakone that offers a luxurious resort-type experience. Meals are kaiseki, a traditional style of Japanese cuisine served as a series of small dishes that feature regional specialties and seasonal delicacies. Not normally veg but special dietary requirements can be noted during booking and pre-arranged by email.

Hakone, Japan

Guest House and Onsen Wadama

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Guesthouse along the popular Kumano Kodo hiking trail. Offers vegan meals with advanced notice - specify vegan when booking. When booking through the official Kumano Kodo website select "type E vegetarian." Can provide fully vegan breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Request a packed lunch separately from booking. Guesthouse has a private onsen for use by guests only.

Tanabe, Japan

Guest House Sora Chikatsuyu

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Guesthouse along the popular Kumano Kodo hiking trail. Offers vegan meals with advanced notice - specify vegan when booking. When booking through the official Kumano Kodo website select "type E vegetarian." Can provide fully vegan breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Meals are served communally in the dining room at predetermined times.

Tanabe, Japan

Hamamatsu Hotel

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Hotel not far from the major train station with excellent rates. Offers complimentary breakfast with every item having a sign of allergens, so you could see which ones are vegan.

Hamamatsu, Japan

Hanafubuki

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Ryokan hotel on the Izu Peninsular with private natural hot spring baths. Non-veg but can cater for vegetarians on request.

Ito, Japan

Hiiragiya Ryokan

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Japanese ryokan that can accommodate vegans and vegetarians for an in-room dining experience.

Kyoto, Japan

Homestay Kucha

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Non-vegan but vegan-friendly budget guest house homestay that can provide vegan breakfast and dinner upon request. Specify vegan when booking. Listed due to limited options nearby.

Okinawa, Japan

Hotaka Yojoen

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Holistic health resort serving vegan macrobiotic meals. Hot spring bath, yoga class, workshops.

Azumino, Japan

Ichikawa Ryokan

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Traditional Japanese inn in Gifu countryside, 5 blocks southeast from Ena station. With at least 3 day notice will offer a macrobiotic menu and stay (1 night, 2 meal). Meals include a vegan kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. Hot spring with plant-based soap provided. Okay to make meal reservation without staying the night

Gifu, Japan

J-Hoppers Kumano Yumonime

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Guest house in Yunomine onsen serving guests complimentary white rice and rice porridge cooked with hot spring water for breakfast. Other ingredients can be ordered to make your own including vegan curry and ramen.

Tanabe, Japan

Jigokudani Onsen Korakukan

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Family owned ryokan at the entrance of Monkey Forest. Dinner and breakfast is included in the price of the accommodation. The menu is set, but if you let them know in advance, and are willing to pay an extra fee, staff will prepare vegan meals for you. Cooks with local ingredients, many grown on site.

Yamanouchi, Japan

Joshin No Sato Hibikino「如心の里ひびき野」

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Non-veg establishment but will provide vegan full course meal upon request. Make your request when booking your room. NOTE: Reported October 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow.

Gunma, Japan

Kaiyu Inn Eco Hotel

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Large lodge overlooking Shikoku's Okinohama Beach and on the Shikoku temple pilgrim trail. Offers different size rooms with kitchenettes, a community room, and a traditional wood-fired onsen with well water. The hosts can prepare a vegan group dinner at request.

Tosashimizu, Japan

Kakurimbo

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Temple lodging in the mountains near Mt. Fuji. Mostly vegan except egg and fish sauce in a few dishes. Half board (dinner and breakfast) is included with the room and can be made fully vegan upon request.

Minobu, Japan

Kamejikan

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Guesthouse at 鎌倉市材木座3丁目17−21near the beach. Non-veg but can provide vegetarian breakfast when you notify upon booking. Its dining cafe opens on the weekends 12-4pm.

Kamakura, Japan

Kinugawa Park Hotels

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Non-veg establishment but can provide shojin ryori vegan course meal with several days of advance notice. Price is on the expensive end.

Nikko, Japan

Kokuu

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Guesthouse with a lounge & bar for guests. Non-veg but food service offered include 2 vegan dinner curry options and vegetarian breakfast. The English speaking hosts, Ryochi and Yuri, are accomplished cooks and understand veg diets.

Koya, Japan

Koshinzuka

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Family operated, Japanese-style bed and breakfast with futon, located near to Tsumago in the Kiso Valley. The owners have an understanding of vegan and vegetarian diets and will prepare dinner and breakfast to accommodate. The location is convenient for walking the Nakasendo route between Magome and Tsumago, on a road with a bus stop directly outside (Koshinzuka stop). Has parking.

Nagano, Japan

Kunelasob Eco-Guesthouse

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Vegan guesthouse in an old farmhouse in the Iya valley. A daily onsen (Japanese bathhouse) visit, pick up and drop off service are included in your staying price. Serves macrobiotic vegan meals to its guests.

Oboke, Japan

Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya

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Inn (ryokan) with a private hotsprings onsen and large accommodations. Offers vegan-friendly meals upon request. May be able to accommodate outside guests - call. Limited options nearby.

Kusatsu, Japan

Lien Tono - 遠野一棟貸切の宿

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Vegan-friendly accommodation for up to 10 people in a purpose-built building. Vegan dishes are also available. -- 一棟貸切(最大10名様宿泊可能)で宿泊提供しており、ビーガン料理を提供しております。.

Tono, Japan

Maneki Machiya

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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.

Kyoto, Japan

Manpukuan Eisyouji Ryokan

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This ryokan in Magome is willing to cater vegan/vegetarian food for staying guests.

Magome, Japan

Miyama Ouan

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Non-vegan hotel / ryokan near Hirayu Ski Resort. Can provide vegan dinner and breakfast with advanced booking for overnight guests. NOTE: Reported September 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow.

Takayama, Japan

Moment Healing Cafe & Guesthouse

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Vegan-friendly guesthouse and café. Offers vegan curry, acai bowls, and smoothies. Check ahead for reservations and availability.

Ishigaki, Japan

Moss Ocean House

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B&B in Kagoshima at 鹿児島県熊毛郡屋久島町麦生311-91 serving vegan breakfast and dinner. Offers sunrise and the moon rise views. From the Miyanoura port go south, it takes 50 minutes. From the Anbou port go south, it take 10 minutes. After the sarukawa no gajyumaru, you will see the sign of the lodge. By bus take Onoaida, Kurio bus and get off at Nakabashi stop and walk 3 minutes.

Yakushima, Japan

Myoko Forest Lodge

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Japanese/Scandi lodge with dining services for all meals. Cuisine is pescatarian consisting of fish or vegetarian/vegan. Example of vegan meals include breakfast of tofu scrambled on brown rice bread; traditional irori bbq with seasonal vegetables and salads; vegan burgers; and curry bowl.

Myoko, Japan

Natural House Pumpkin

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Guesthouse surrounded by nature and serving food using organic ingredients. Staying guests are served a simple breakfast. Can accept outside guests for meals, depending on the situation (check ahead). For rice, there are two choices: fermented brown rice and 30% polished brown rice. Natural yeast bread made with domestic wheat flour occasionally is served for breakfast. Japanese style dinner set can be arranged for dinner with at least one day's notice.

Hakuba, Japan

Noshimura-Tei

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Vegan bed and breakfast with an adjoining cafe.

Nara, Japan

Okuyama Houkouji

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Buddhist temple that offers vegan-friendly shozen ryori and a special menu. Request vegan meals when booking a visit.

Hamamatsu, Japan

Omeguri-an

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Traditional Japanese B&B where the owners serve vegan gluten-free meals made from locally grown in-season produce.

Seiyo, Japan

Onpoint Madarao

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Lodge immersed in nature with double rooms, twin rooms, and a dormitory room. Offers a dinner-only package or a breakfast & dinner package. If you let them know in advance and they will provide vegan food. An onsite cafe is open 11am-2:30pm daily serving burgers and sourdough bread, among other things.

Myoko, Japan

Sakaeya Ryokan

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A ryokan (traditional hotel) with onsen built-in and dinner included. Serves meat but when making reservation specify vegan and you will be provided a vegan tsojin ryori meal.

Hirao, Japan

Sakuya Guesthouse

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Guesthouse close to Mount Fuji. Non-veg but can provide vegan breakfast and dinner on request. Specify when making a reservation. Owners understand veganism.

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Samurai Guesthouse

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Guesthouse with open air hot springs, in Miyanoshita, near the Hakone Tozan rail, at 神奈川県箱根町木賀983. Offers Japanese-style accommodation in family rooms and beds in mixed gender dormitory. Dinner and breakfast sold at its restaurant. Owners understand what vegetarian means and can provide a vegan meal like curry with rice.

Hakone, Japan

Sekishoin

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Temple lodging serving all-vegan meals to staying guests. Monks and temple staff speak English.

Koya, Japan

Shukobo Komadori-sanso

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A shukobo (temple accommodation) on top of Mount Mitake near to Mitake shrine. With advance notification will prepare vegan food for breakfast and dinner (for a surcharge). Staff will check about allergies to soy and gluten.

Mitake, Japan

Souji-in

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Shokubo (temple lodging) serving vegan dinner and breakfast. Guests eat dinner either in their room, private dining room, or shared dining room. Guests are invited to prayer in morning. Sells doma gofu (sesame tofu) at the front desk.

Koya, Japan

Su Su House 素宿之家

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Vegetarian guesthouse. Breakfast is included in stay. Can provide car pick-up service if arriving before 6pm.

Kanazawa, Japan

SUZUSHIRO

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Guesthouse along the popular Kumano Kodo hiking trail. Offers vegan meals with advanced notice - specify vegan when booking. When booking through the official Kumano Kodo website select "type E vegetarian." Can provide fully vegan breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner. Accommodation is in a private cottage with views of the valley.

Tanabe, Japan

Tabinoyado Saikawa

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional inn with hot spring. Will provide veganized menu during your stay if notify in advance. Also offers lunch & hot spring set.

Kuroishi, Japan

Taishi-kan

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Serves meat, vegan options available. First mountain hut at the 8th station of Mt. Fuji. Offers simple accommodation that includes basic dinner and a bento takeaway breakfast. Has an option of booking a vegetarian/vegan meal. Listed as an option for those climbing Mt. Fuji.

Fujiyoshida, Japan

Taketomi Island Guest House 竹富島ゲストハウス

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Red tiled detached barn renovated and turned into a guest room. Guests are served a vegetarian breakfast typically consisting of pickles, soups, pancakes, and island vegetables. Vegan upon request.

Taketomi, Japan

Tanekura Inn

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Small inn surrounded by hills in Tanekura village. Serves guests vegan food for dinner and breakfast. NOTE: Contact ahead for vegan food.

Hida, Japan

Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko

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B&B located in a quiet area of the city. Offers vegan breakfast to staying guests.

Kyoto, Japan

Yochi-in Temple Pilgrim's Lodging

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Buddhist temple located in Koyasan, Wakayama. Allows visitors to experience an overnight stay at the temple, including optional dinner and breakfast that are traditionally fully vegan.

Koya, Japan

Yoga with Sytze

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Yoga retreat serving macrobiotic vegetarian food.

Ito, Japan

Yudanaka Seifuso

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Traditional Japanese ryokan in the mountain town of Yamanouchi (Yudanaka), near to Ryuu Ski Park and Shiga Kogen. Accommodating towards meal requests and can prepare vegan breakfast and dinner sets. Not much English is spoken but works with Travel Arrange Japan to help English-speaking guests with their bookings.

Yamanouchi, Japan

Yunoshimakan

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Traditional Japanese ryokan and onsen with syoujin ryouri (vegan buddhist food) available upon reservation.

Gero, Japan

Yuzaka - Natural & Sustainable Inn

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A guesthouse with a focus on sustainability. All meals served are vegan. Emphasis on macrobiotic dishes in the evening that match the phases of the moon. Food is a mixture of Italian dishes, local Japanese cuisine, and fermented foods. Breakfast is a set meal of centered on brown rice. Can also offer smoothies and fasting menus.

Kazuno, Japan

Zenkoji Fuchinobo

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One of 39 Shukubo, Japanese temple stay inn, of Zenkoji temple. Serves vegan dinner and breakfast with option to attend the Oasaji, the morning rituals, at the temple. Offers spacious rooms. Baths, bathrooms, and wash basins are shared. Check in 3pm, check out 10am.

Nagano, Japan

Ōwani Onsen Fujiya Hotel

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Hotel that supplies set meals using simple ingredients, such as rice, vegetables, and tofu. Can provide vegan dinner and breakfast upon request - specify during booking. Limited options nearby.

Owani, Japan