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Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese ryoukan. Advertises vegetarian options (vegan) on a sign outside. Understands veganism and even serves a miso soup without fish (dashi) when you ask. Includes vegetable tempura set, sushi set, and a couple of other dishes. Lunch and dinner. Uses separate equipment for vegan items. Last orders 2pm and 8pm. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sat 10:30am-3:00pm, Sun 10:30am-2:00pm. Hours may vary; call ahead.
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Hatsukaichi-shi, Miyajimacho, Minatomachi-1162-4, Miyajima, Japan, 739-0504
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66 Reviews
First Review by JessTravelsALot
OneStepforAnimals
Points +48
Best Meal in Japan - Edit
We went there for dinner. We both had the fried tofu. It was the most extraordinary meal we've had in Japan, and one of the most memorable of our lives. The two people we interacted with were just unbelievably kind, earnest, and intentional. We didn't want to leave!
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Olzoone
Points +1440
Medioker food - Edit
When you are on this island, you are of course happy that there are vegan options but this was nothing special. They had a vegan menu with a number of dishes so that's nice, but after reading the descriptions below I was quite disappointed when I got there. I ate the deep fried tofu set, the tofu was great, but I don't think they'd succeeded with the miso soup. The wibe was, however, perhaps not so strange, very touristy.
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MxBerlin
Points +24
Superb service and food - Edit
Cozy and classy washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant at a very accessible price and located close to the ferry dock. I was attracted by a sign in front advertising their vegan offerings including sushi and ended up choosing a tempura and rice bowl. The meal was a HUGE serving of delicious mixed vegetable tempura on great rice with a richly flavored sauce, served with a side of pickled veggies and a sweet pickled kombu I’ve only seen here. I really can’t stress enough how much I liked the tempura. The server was kind and inviting, and spoke enough English to provide an interesting conversation. Seating is western style tables and chairs, and plating included cute ceramic cat chopstick rests. Great food and good vibes all around, I can’t recommend this place highly enough, 10/10
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-12
Pros: Atmosphere, Service
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Valran
Points +171
They have a vegan menu! - Edit
A lovely spot run by a couple of sweet old Japanese ladies, you can ask for the vegan menu as soon as you sit as it's normally not given with the regular menu.
Read moreWe had a great vegetable tempura with miso soup and rice, and we tried the rolls with umeboshi, definitely not my cup of tea, too sour, I should have had the ones with cucumber.
Service was delightful and food was great! Recommended if you're in Miyajima as it's right in front of the ferry station.
Pros: Vegan menu, Delicious tempura, Lovely staff
Cons: Umeboshi rolls too sour (but it's my opinion)
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SarahFlewellen
Points +41
Delicious - Edit
Just as you get off the island there is a sign that advices that they have vegan options with vegetarian options on the main menu. Can get vegan menu on request. Delicious food and lovely staff. Also very easy to communicate if you dont speak Japanese as you can easily point to what you want.
Read morePros: Delicious and fast service, Extremely friendly staff, Vegan menu available
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Maciekfab
Points +44
Very good vegan tempura, friendly staff - Edit
The food was amazing (and vegan!). You need to specifically ask for the vegan menu. The tempurs was extremly good, especially the sauce. Bonus point for local ingredients (from farms the owners know). The waiter/owner is also really kind.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-11
Pros: Tempura, 100% vegan, speparate tools/cooking oil etc, friendly staff
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mershka
Points +58
5 stars. Absolute pleasure. - Edit
Food was fresh, delicious, and an amazing deal. Must ask for vegan menu. Staff beyond kind, helpful, and assured us everything was truly vegan. Truly must go!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Authentic experience, Wonderful, kind staff
Cons: Fried tofu, Sushi
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JoshCable
Points +162
Yummy vegan food on Miyajima - Edit
Arrived at 10 to 2 (last orders at 2) and the friendly staff happily served us and we didn't feel rushed to leave. Food was tasty and price was cheap. We had the tempura rice set and cucumber sushi rolls, both quite tasty. Not the best things we ate in Japan but for the price and location it was worth visiting
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soulgrinder
Points +521
Vegan menu - Edit
Ask for the vegan menu when you get there, and the staff are happy to provide it. There is a good selection of vegan options on the menu.
Read moreThe staff are so friendly! They gave me a cup of lovely Japanese tea for free with my food which was really sweet.
I had the vegetable tempura set which was incredible. A huge variety of vegetables are included, in addition to riec, miso soup and pickles. The portion size is great value for money!
The only con is, since this is not a vegan restuarant, it does serve animal products. There's a big fish tank in the restaurant with some rather sad looking (possibly dead?) fish which was sad to see, hence the 3 stars rating instead of 4 stars.
Pros: Good vegan choice, Authentic traditional Japanese experience, Friendly staff
Cons: Sad fish tank in the restaurant :(
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littleforeigner
Points +315
Great place for vegan lunch and stays - Edit
Went here for lunch
Read moreYamaichi Bekkan has been serving vegan meals for longer than any other restaurant in Miyajima. They pride themselves on everyone being able to eat together at the same table, whether your group includes vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, or Muslim diners (sometimes all of the above!)
The vegan tempura was delicious and I hope to return for their vegan sushi lunch (seasonal availability).
Accommodating such a range of dietary preferences means it is a popular place, so reservations are recommended. Alternatively, as it is opposite the ferry port, pop in when you arrive and try to secure a spot for later in the day.
Judging from the lunches, an overnight stay with a vegan kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast should be a real treat!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-12
Pros: Delicious Japanese vegan food, Very warm welclome, Convenient location
Cons: So good it may be booked out
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ShayRaz
Points +31
Good vegan options and super friendly staff - Edit
Between a group of six we tried most vegan options and everything was great.
Read moreVery quick and fast service.
Pros: Clear English vegan menu, Fast and friendl service, Great food
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champoun
Points +1983
Good vegetarian/vegan options - Edit
Located not far from the ferry dock, you can find this little place.
Read moreThey have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu and most of them are vegan.
Staff doesn’t speak a lot of English but will help you if they can.
Decant portion and not that expensive.
They have limited tables inside so you may want to go as early as possible.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-21
Pros: Separate vegan/vegetarian menu, Helpful staff, Not expensive
Cons: More vegan options are welcome, Limited tables inside
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NoahSchneider
Points +69
Very nice and friendly - Edit
Seperate vegan menu with 3 dishes and some side dishes
Read morePros: Amazing tofu
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EarthlingJuryef
Points +30
Delightful stay - Edit
We had dinner and breakfast included. Splurged a little extra for the full ryokan experience. We were very happy we did. Food was great, seven course served amazingly fast. Staff remembered our names and are very friendly. The chef came by our table and explained the dishes in detail, adding context to ingredients origins.
Read moreIn the morning during breakfast we had an opportunity to talk with Teppei the chef again and he even recommended Saido to us, according to him (and now us) the pioneer of vegan food in Japan. I've felt very taken care of in this lovely place.
Pros: Vegan course dinner & breakfast , Knowledgeable staff, Speak English well
Cons: Can't give 5 stars
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BugDiscriminator
Points +32
great pre-hike lunch - Edit
so glad we stopped here! we came for lunch after taking the ferry over from hiroshima; this ryokan and restaurant are a straight shot from the ferry terminal exit.
Read moreit was a treat to find vegan-friendly agedashi tofu; I got the lunch set and polished off everything, which enough to carry me through the mt misen hike but not so much I felt stuffed. the family that runs it is truly lovely and can provide a separate veg/vegan menu for you if you ask. a little pricier since it’s part of the ryokan but well worth it!
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Emmalot
Points +199
Closed during dinnertime - Edit
Don't count on this for dinner. When we realised it was only open for staying customers / reservations (?), there was nowhere else to go for dinner. Couldn't find the opening times anywhere.
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crisXxX
Points +55
Lovely experience - Edit
I was in this ryokan for dinner, night and breakfast, and it was an unforgettable experience. The dinner was a sequence of seven portions of gourmet and genuine Japanese food, including vegan sushi, miso soup, cooked and fresh vegatables, fruits dessert. Breakfast consists of various little portions of vegetables and spices to eat with rice, a delicious muschroom soup, tofu, and fresh fruits with yogurt. Staff was very kind.
Read morePros: Accuracy in preparing plates, variety of flavors, Traditional breakfast
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sarabarlu
Points +22
Best vegan options - Edit
We have diner and The vegan menu was perfect! Sushi set, tempura, miso soup, diferents types of tofu and a delicious desert☺️
Read moreThey deserve 5 🌟
Pros: Sushi , Desert, Respect
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CaluCalu
Points +4719
Friendly staff, separate vegan menu - Edit
We went there today just before 12pm and got the first table when you enter. It was right by the door.
Read moreThe male staff spoke good English. The lunch sets cost between 1200 - 1600 yen. The sushi plate was not available today, it costs 2200 yen. Staff was super friendly. One cup of tea / water is included.
We had the tempura set and the tofu set. We liked it a lot.
Credit cards accepted.
Pros: Friendly staff, speaks English, Separate vegan menu
Cons: Go early, it was completely full just after 12pm
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LilyFae
Points +135
Closed - Edit
Opening times on google & happy cow are wrong. Needs updating.
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ErinJordanna
Points +472
Melt in your mouth tofu - Edit
We went for lunch at 1pm and got a table straight away. Very friendly staff and they have a separate vegan menu. We ordered the tempura tofu set Cucumber rolls. Both delicious and nicely filling. The tofu was one of the best we've had!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Separate vegan menu, Near the ferry port
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stavrina
Points +13
Perfect food :) - Edit
The food was delicious and the owners were incredibly friendly. There is a separate menu in English for vegans and they offer traditional Japanese food. I really felt like I experienced Japanese cuisine 🥹
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-21
Pros: English menu, Sufficient Options, Authentic
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Illy.lg
Points +93
Meraviglia! - Edit
Il locale, situato di fronte alla stazione del traghetto, fornisce un menu a parte con delle opzioni vegetali. Penso sia stato uno dei pasti più buoni che abbia fatto in Giappone. Personale gentilissimo, porzioni abbondanti.
Read moreConsigliatissimo!
Pros: Menu a parte con opzioni vegane
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marikamarchesini
Points +42
Ottima esperienza - Edit
Ho mangiato in questo ryokan caratteristico. Titolare davvero gentile, parla inglese. Alcuni piatti vegani nel menù. Ho preso il set tempura di verdure che mi è stato servito con del riso e del brodo vegetale. Ottimo servizio dall’inizio alla fine.
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ramram
Points +58
A few options for vegan set lunch - Edit
Good food, reasonable price, extremely nice staff!
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SophieMaria
Points +172
Closed - Edit
Opening times may be wrong. Turned up 7pm one night and 6:30pm the second night to be turned away saying they we’re closed - people sat in there. Was also shut at 3pm so no idea what the hours are. This on HappyCow is the only option available in the evening so if you are staying on Miyajima make sure you bring provisions
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Hink23
Points +16
Amazing - Edit
Service and food was amazing. Delicious vegan menu. Thoroughly enjoyed the friendly welcome.
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