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Food & Dietary Guide

Halal, Kosher, Vegan, and allergy-friendly dining options throughout Japan

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Halal

Halal Options Available

Japan has a growing number of halal-certified restaurants, especially in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and across the Kansai region.

Tips for Halal Travelers

  • Look for "Halal Certificate" signs at restaurants
  • Many ramen shops now offer halal chicken-based broth
  • Muslim-friendly hotels are available in major cities
  • Convenience store onigiri often have halal options

Recommended Restaurants

Halal Ramen Honolu-an

Kyoto

Halal Ramen

Narita-ya Kyoto

Fushimi, Kyoto

Halal Japanese

Kissbee Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Halal Okonomiyaki
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Kosher

Kosher Options Available

While kosher restaurants are limited in western Japan, Chabad houses in Kyoto offer Shabbat meals and there are resources to help travelers maintain kashrut.

Tips for Kosher Travelers

  • Chabad house in Kyoto offers Shabbat meals
  • Some hotels can arrange kosher meals with advance notice
  • Fresh fruits, vegetables, and some fish can be safe options
  • Import kosher products from the US or Israel before travel

Recommended Restaurants

Chabad of Kyoto

Kyoto

Kosher Shabbat Meals

Fresh produce markets

Nishiki Market, Kyoto

Fresh Ingredients
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Vegetarian / Vegan

Vegetarian / Vegan Options Available

Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori) offers traditional plant-based options. Modern vegan restaurants are growing.

Tips for Vegetarian / Vegan Travelers

  • Dashi (fish stock) is common—ask for kombu-only broth
  • Shojin ryori at Buddhist temples is completely vegan
  • Say "watashi wa bejitarian desu" (I am vegetarian)
  • Many convenience stores now label vegetarian items

Recommended Restaurants

Shigetsu

Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto

Shojin Ryori

Vegans Cafe

Kyoto

Vegan Cafe

Tosaka-na Hiroshima

Hiroshima

Vegetarian Dining
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Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free Options Available

Challenging but possible. Soy sauce contains wheat, but tamari is available. Rice-based dishes are safest.

Tips for Gluten-Free Travelers

  • Sashimi, grilled fish, and rice are naturally gluten-free
  • Carry a Japanese allergy card explaining your needs
  • Some restaurants offer gluten-free soy sauce on request
  • Natural Lawson convenience stores have GF options

Recommended Restaurants

Rice-based restaurants

Throughout Kyoto & Nara

Naturally Gluten-Free

Sashimi specialty shops

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Fresh Seafood (GF)

Allergy Communication Cards

Show these phrases to restaurant staff to communicate your allergies

PeanutsAllergy

私はピーナッツアレルギーです

Watashi wa pīnattsu arerugī desu

ShellfishAllergy

私は甲殻類アレルギーです

Watashi wa kōkakurui arerugī desu

EggsAllergy

私は卵アレルギーです

Watashi wa tamago arerugī desu

DairyAllergy

私は乳製品アレルギーです

Watashi wa nyūseihin arerugī desu

Wheat/GlutenAllergy

私は小麦アレルギーです

Watashi wa komugi arerugī desu

SoyAllergy

私は大豆アレルギーです

Watashi wa daizu arerugī desu

Useful Phrases

Essential Japanese phrases for communicating dietary needs

Useful Japanese phrases for dietary needs
EnglishJapanesePronunciation
I have a food allergy食物アレルギーがありますShokumotsu arerugī ga arimasu
Does this contain meat?お肉は入っていますか？Oniku wa haitte imasu ka?
No pork please豚肉抜きでお願いしますButaniku nuki de onegaishimasu
Is this vegetarian?これはベジタリアンですか？Kore wa bejitarian desu ka?
I cannot eat......は食べられません... wa taberaremasen