As a vegetarian living in Japan, I can fully understand the struggle of finding ryokan that cater to dietary restrictions. Because I don’t want to miss out on traditional Japanese experiences like staying and eating at a ryokan, I’ve researched these Japanese ryokan with vegetarian options!
Staying in a traditional onsen ryokan is the perfect way to experience Japanese culture and find relaxation during your time in Japan. Ryokan typically serve kaiseki, or multi-course meals using seasonal and regional ingredients. In Japan, this almost always means fish or meat are on the menu. If you’re a vegan or vegetarian in Japan, don’t worry! I’ve compiled this list of ryokan which will cater to vegetarian, sometimes vegan, dietary restrictions as long as you request a special meal ahead of time. And here’s a plus – they have onsen and private onsen options on-site as well!
Remember to request the vegan or vegetarian meal option when you book your Japanese ryokan, so they can prepare ingredients in advance of your stay.
One thing to note is that some of the locations on this list of Japanese ryokan with vegetarian options are called, “Hotels”. Even if they have “hotel” in their name, they still provide the traditional Japanese onsen ryokan experience. That is, onsen public bathing spaces, yukata rentals, kaiseki dinners and breakfasts, Japanese tatami room options, and the omotenashi hospitality that you’d expect from classic Japanese ryokans.
Because this list of Japanese ryokan with vegetarian meal options covers many areas of Japan, I’ve grouped them together by some of the more famous onsen regions: Hakone, Nikko, Kawaguchiko, etc. Let’s start with the first, Hakone.
Disclaimer: This post is accurate at the time of writing. Please double-check with each ryokan and hotel whether vegan and vegetarian meal options are, in fact, available at the time of your own booking.
Hakone Ryokan with Vegetarian Meal Options
1. Hakone Suimeisou - Vegetarian Option
Japanese-Style Room with Breakfast and Dinner – Starting from $300 USD per night for two people, $575 per night for four people.
Hakone Suimeisou ryokan has both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, each with a large multi-purpose tatami area that can be used for sleeping at night with futons and for relaxing during the day. Some rooms with tatami areas have a balcony with a stone private onsen, with views of the forest and the Haya river below.
This ryokan also offers kashikiri (rentable) private onsen rooms that can be reserved for 50 minutes at a time. Each room has a unique semi open-air design that draws your attention to the mountain and river views surrounding the ryokan. Additional facilities at the ryokan include a resting lounge, conference room, kids play area, and a souvenir shop.
Hakone Suimeisou is located just 3 minutes away from the Hakone Yumoto Station, which means easy access to Odawara and the train lines back to Tokyo.
Check the latest rates for this budget Hakone ryokan with vegetarian meal options here.
2. Gora Kansuiro - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom, Breakfast and Dinner Included – Starting from $391 USD per night for two people, $783 per night for four people.
This Hakone ryokan which offers vegan and vegetarian meal options is located in a historic building with traditional Japanese architecture. It is located on the Haya River, a five-minute walk from the Gora Station in Hakone. Some rooms here offer outdoor or indoor private onsen, which are all fed by the Gora Onsen hot spring waters.
This Hakone ryokan has large family rooms that can accommodate groups of up to 8-9 people too, which is rare for ryokan. If you’re traveling Japan with a large group, this is the perfect Hakone ryokan for you with vegetarian meal options!
The main ryokan building has a public outdoor onsen that overlooks a beautiful Japanese garden, and several communal indoor onsen that guests can enjoy as well. All of them provide guests with a feeling of being immersed in nature and traditional Japan.
Check the latest prices and availability for this vegan and vegetarian-friendly Japanese ryokan here.
3. Balinese Onsen Ryokan Hakone Airu - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Standard Room with Open-Air Bath with Mountain View, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $442 per night for two people, and $881 oer night for four people, breakfast and dinner included.
If you’re looking for a ryokan with vegetarian food options, cool modern vibes, and great mountain views, this might be the perfect one for you. Hakone Airu not only offers meals for different dietary restrictions, they also feature large stone, private onsen on the balcony of every room that are fed by natural hot springs! The interior of the rooms and lobby are decorated to feel like Bali, with stone statues, colorful lanterns, and amazing water features.
Other facilities at Hakone Airu include a large public outdoor onsen, a spa, aromatherapy treatments, a cafe, and souvenir shop. The ryokan is located near the Hakone Yumoto train station, making it walking distance from many quaint little shops in town too.
Check the latest prices and availability for this vegetarian-friendly Japanese ryokan here.
4. Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Room with Tatami Area, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $352 USD per night for two people, $701 for four people, breakfast and dinner included.
Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika is the perfect ryokan in Hakone with vegetarian options for travelers seeking a contemporary ryokan experience. This resort has a minimalist design and sleek modern amenities, while retaining its Japanese charm. Both Western- and Japanese-style rooms are available, some offering open-air or semi open-air private onsen. Tatami areas in the rooms are used either as a seating area/lounge, or for adding additional futon beds to rooms.
The restaurant on-site where you’ll enjoy your vegan or vegetarian meal overlooks the nearby Hakone mountain range. An irori, or Japanese hearthside, is a main feature of the lobby area of the resort, which provides heat in the winter months and is a beautiful centerpiece year-round. Two public outdoor onsen and a sauna are also available for guests’ use.
Check out the latest rates and availability for this ryokan in Hakone with vegan and vegetarian meal options here.
5. Hakone Tokinoshizuku - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Suite Room with Open Air Bath, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $453 USD per night for two people, vegan and vegetarian breakfast and dinner options included.
Hakone Tokinoshizuku is a small ryokan with only eight rooms, where every single room has a private onsen attached! These outdoor tubs are made of Japanese hinoki wood and take free-flowing hot spring water from the Hakone hot springs. The private onsen are located on the terrace of each room, and have views of the Hakone forest and some of the Hakone Open Air Museum. On clear days, the very top of Mt. Fuji can also be seen from the ryokan!
Japanese-style kaiseki (multi-course) meals are served at the restaurant on-site, which include fresh and local ingredients. Meals here cater to both vegan and vegetarian dietary restrictions. Western-style breakfasts can also be enjoyed at the Hakone Tokinoshizuku restaurant or in the room.
Check out the latest rates and availability for this Hakone ryokan here.
6. Tensui Saryo - Vegetarian Option
Japanese-Style Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – Starting from $361 per night for two people. A combination of breakfast and dinner options are available at this ryokan, all meals that cater to dietary restrictions.
Tensui Saryo Ryokan offers a choose-your-own ryokan experience in Hakone. This contemporary ryokan gives you complete flexibility over your room type, meal option, and even onsen type!
Book either western-style rooms or Japanese tatami rooms, and select your preferred meal option (if any). The ryokan offers options to book just the room, the room + breakfast, or the room, breakfast, and dinner.
The hot spring onsen at this ryokan are fed from the Kiga Onsen hot springs. Depending on your preference, you can book a room with a private cypress wood onsen or granite full-body onsen. You can even book a room with a onsen footbath! For a small upgrade, many of the ryokan’s upper-level rooms have a gorgeous view of the surrounding Hakone mountains.
Tensui Saryo Ryokan also has two picturesque public onsen, one indoor and one open-air, which are fed from the Owakudani hot springs. Two additional private onsen rooms (indoor and open-air) with beautiful mountain views can be reserved by guests for an extra fee.
Check the latest prices and availability of this vegetarian-friendly Japanese ryokan here.
7. Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya - Vegetarian Option
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Shojin Ryori included – Starting at $290 USD per night for two people, breakfast and dinner included. A room with Japanese Shojin Ryori (Buddhist vegetarian meals) can be reserved directly from Booking.com!
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan is a multi-faceted Hakone ryokan with vegetarian food options, which offers traditional, Japanese ryokan accommodation in its historic main building. This building has been operating as a ryokan for 140 years, and is designated a cultural asset of Japan. It also has luxurious private villas and an annex building which offer more contemporary ryokan accommodation experiences.
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan also has a kashikiri (rental) private onsen at the main building, which can be rented for free for 60 minute, private sessions. The main building also has a bar and lounge area, a souvenir shop, and private indoor and outdoor hot springs for use by all guests. Amenities such as toiletries, yukata rentals, slippers, and other omotenashi goods are also provided. The restaurant on-site provides kaiseki Japanese breakfasts and Shojin ryori meal options for vegetarian guests.
Check the latest rates for this ryokan with shojin ryori vegetarian meal options here.
Kawaguchiko Ryokan with Vegetarian Meal Options
8. Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Room with Tatami Area, Breakfast and Dinner Included – Starting at $287 per night for two and $533 per night for four people, breakfast and dinner included. Rooms can be booked with only breakfast only for a lower price as well.
I stayed here with my parents and had two days of amazing vegetarian kaiseki meals!
This Mt. Fuji ryokan with vegan and vegetarian food options provides traditional Japanese-style inn vibe with its retro hotel look. A number of tatami rooms have a balcony attached with views of either the lake or Mt. Fuji. Some rooms also have a view of Mt. Fuji.
Two large indoor public onsen are available for guests, as well as semi-open air onsen and a rooftop onsen. A private onsen room can be rented out separately for 40 minutes too. Other facilities at the Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato are a kids play area, gift shop, ping pong room, and conference rooms.
Check out the latest rates and availability of this vegan-friendly Japanese ryokan here.
9. Fujikawaguchiko Onsen Konanso - Vegetarian Option
Japanese Style Room with Lake View, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $420 per night for two people, buffet breakfast (with vegan and vegetarian food options) and kaiseki dinner included. Breakfast-only options are also available.
Fujikawaguchiko Onsen Konsansou is a deluxe Mt. Fuji hotel which caters to guests with dietary restrictions.
This onsen hotel has amazing views of Mt. Fuji its spacious rooftop. A large public footbath, or ashi-u, is available here for guests’ use. Now that’s a great way to enjoy Mt. Fuji views from an onsen!
Gender-separated public indoor and outdoor onsen are available on-site as well. Guests can also choose from three separate private onsen rooms with views of Mt. Fuji at the hotel. These rooms can be booked for 50 minutes each at an additional cost. Other facilities include a spa, karaoke rooms, lounge, and rooftop telescope.
Check out the latest prices and availability here.
10. Fuji Onsenji Yumedono - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Deluxe Japanese-Style Twin Room with Open-Air Bath, Breakfast and Dinner – $719 per night for two people and $1439 per night for four people, vegan and vegetarian breakfast and dinner options available.
Fuji Onsenji Yumedono is its own “hot spring village”, with gorgeous rooms that mix both modern features with traditional Japanese touches. Each room comes with a private onsen on an outdoor patio with garden views. Both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms are available, and some Suite rooms even have private Japanese gardens! It’s the perfect place to disconnect from the outside worth and relax in your own slice of traditional Japanese paradise.
Other facilities at the ryokan include a lounge area, beautiful wooden walkways, and artwork adorning the interior.
Do yourself a favor by checking out this Japanese ryokan here.
Nikko Ryokan with Vegetarian Food Options
11. Hotel Shikisai - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese-Style Standard Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $250 per night for two people, $442 per night for four people, Japanese kaiseki (multi-course) breakfast and dinner included. Vegan and vegetarian food options available.
Hotel Shikisai is a secluded Nikko ryokan with vegetarian options located in the forest on the border of Lake Chuzenji. With indoor and outdoor public onsen options surrounded by nature, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the wonders of Nikko.
A shuttle bus can take guests to and from the JR Nikko Station and Tobu Nikko Station, 35 minutes away, once per day.
Check the latest prices here.
12. Hotel Hanaan - Vegetarian Option
Japanese style room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $350-$400 per night for two people. Breakfast and dinner are included.
This Nikko ryokan with vegetarian meal options is perfectly situated between the iconic Kegon falls and Chuzenji Lake. The “Superior” rooms at this Nikko ryokan have views of the lake, surrounding mountains, and even a red torii gate. Amenities nearby include cafes, small restaurants, and a convenience store. Kegon waterfall is 5 minutes away on foot.
The ryokan has both outdoor and indoor public baths for guests to enjoy, as well as massage chairs and yukata to wear.
Check the latest prices for this Nikko ryokan with vegetarian food options here.
Nagano Ryokan with Vegetarian Options
13. Hotel Housei - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Economy Japanese Style Room with Shared Bath, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $103 USD per night for two people, $206 for four, buffet breakfast and kaiseki (multi-course) dinner included. Rooms can be booked with the breakfast only for a cheaper price.
Hotel Housei is a budget-friendly Nagano ryokan with vegan and vegetarian food available for guests. The rooms here are Japanese-style with a large tatami area for sleeping and lounging, and views of the surrounding mountains.
Hotel Housei also has a large public indoor onsen and an outdoor onsen that is surrounded by greenery. The ryokan also has a large lobby and lounge area. and a souvenir shop selling local handicrafts. Guests have access to a free shuttle to places like the train station, nearby onsen towns, and Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Check out the latest rates and availability here.
14. Wafu-no-Yado Masuya - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese-Style Room with Breakfast and Dinner included – $236 per night for two people, $472 for four. Meals are served in private dining areas.
Wafu no Yado Masuya is a 140-year old Japanese ryokan with private onsen in Yamanouchi, Nagano, just 15 minutes from the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Here, rooms with Japanese-style futons as well as twin Western-style beds, and some with private onsen, are available for guests.
Masuya ryokan also has large public outdoor and indoor baths, which are for use by men or women depending on the time of the day. All onsen are open 24 hours per day. A special private onsen room with a balcony is also bookable by guests for an extra fee between 3:00 pm and 11:00 pm for 50 minute sessions. It’s the perfect private onsen experience for large groups or families.
Other facilities here include a sauna room, powder room for women, and a selection of over 50 different colorful yukata robes for women. Guests can also take part in a flower-pressing cultural activity at Masuya, a speciality of the ryokan’s proprietress. Needless to say, this ryokan is popular with female visitors and girl groups for all its feminine touches!
I personally stayed here during my time in Shibu Onsen and loved it! The vegetarian meals I had here were some of the best during my stays at traditional Japanese ryokan. Check the latest prices and availability here.
15. Aburaya Tousen - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Comfort Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $393 per night for two people, $701 for four, breakfast and dinner included.
Aburaya Tousen offers both Western-style (with beds) and Japanese-style rooms with views of the surrounding mountains and town. This updated ryokan has a sophisticated Japanese design that will provide comfort to travelers seeking modern amenities.
Aburaya Tousen also has a quaint rooftop with a bar on-site, where guests can admire the surrounding river and mountain views. Visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks inside a number of heated “igloos” that line the perimeter.
Other facilities here include a spa, a lounge area with a fireplace, and a reservable “bed rock bath” sauna.
Check out the latest prices here.
16. Sakaeya - Vegetarian Option
Japanese-Style Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $385 per night for two people, $665 for four people, vegetarian kaiseki breakfast and dinner included. Breakfast-only room options are also available for a lower price.
This Nagano ryokan with private onsen is perfect for travelers looking for a modern ryokan with updated amenities. Rooms here all have Western-style beds and private toilets. Special rooms with private onsen were all remodeled in the last few years, have a modern Japanese design, and sleek patio exteriors.
For special events, the ryokan offers room decorations for proposals (for an extra charge), celebratory messages on dessert food plates, and sake pairings with the kaiseki dinner.
Other facilities at this property include indoor and outdoor onsen, a souvenir shop, sauna, a cold waterfall bath, and a lounge perfect for relaxing after a soak in the onsen.
Check the latest availability and rates here.
17. Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese-Style Superior Room, Breakfast Included – $155 USD per night for two people, with vegan or vegetarian breakfast included. Kaiseki multi-course dinners are available upon request for an additional fee.
Yudanaka Tawaraya Ryokan is a quaint Nagano ryokan with both vegan and vegetarian meal options. The rooms here are all Japanese-style with futons on tatami mats, and have attached toilets. Yukata Japanese robes can be rented for an additional fee.
The ryokan has two indoor onsen for guests, one for each gender, and a picturesque outdoor onsen. The outdoor onsen is unique in that depending on the time of the day, it offers a mixed gender option where all genders can use it at the same time. Perfect for mixed-gender couples and families who want to spend time together in an onsen! Other times of the day it is men-only, women-only, or for private reservations. During the designated private reservation hours, guests can reserve the onsen for 30 minutes at a time, free of charge.
Check out more photos and the latest prices here.
18. Shibu Hotel - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese-Style Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $393 per night for two people, $718 for four, vegan or vegetarian breakfast and dinner included.
Shibu Hotel is a renovated, flower-themed Nagano ryokan with vegan and vegetarian meal options. Both Western-style and Japanese-style rooms are available with modern amenities and attached bathrooms. Each room is themed after a different Japanese flower. The rooms are spacious with a lounge area or desk, coffee machine, and small refrigerator with free drinks included. Paper flower lanterns light up each room and the gardens with a warm glow.
The onsen available here for guests include a private “family” indoor onsen that can be used freely (no reservation system, just a door that can be locked), and a scenic open-air bath with garden views that can be reserved for 30 minutes at a time for an extra charge. Two public onsen, one indoor and one outdoor, are also available on-site.
Other facilities at this ryokan include a lounge area with traditional Japanese toys, artifacts, and musical instruments available for guests, plus a scenic Japanese garden.
Check availability and the latest prices here.
Kyoto Ryokan with Vegan and Vegetarian Options
19. Kyonoyado Gekkoan / Kyoto Ryokan Gekkoan - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Luxury Suite, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $583 USD per night for two people. All meals are ryokan-style, Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals. Both vegan and vegetarian options are available. You can also reserve a room with a breakfast-only option.
Kyonoyado Gekkoan is a fully-equipped historic Machiya (or traditional townhouse) in Kyoto. It’s been renovated and divided into two luxurious suites. Other amenities here include a small Japanese garden, a kitchenette, small dining area, seating area, air conditioning, TV, laundry facilities, and coffee machine. The semi open-air onsen hot tub basin is made from Shigaraki regional pottery, as are the tiles at the base of it.
This ryokan in Kyoto with private onsen is located within walking distance from Nijo Castle and Nijo JR Station.
Check out the latest prices for this Kyoto ryokan with vegan and vegetarian meal options here.
20. Ryotei Rangetsu Ryokan - Vegetarian Option
Deluxe Suite with Breakfast and Dinner Included – $1052 per night for two people, $911 with only breakfast included.
Rangetsu is a highly-rated Kyoto ryokan with private onsen located in the western part of the city, near Arashiyama bamboo grove. This traditional ryokan has rooms with Japanese futon bedding on tatami mats, as well as traditional Japanese seating areas on zabuton cushions. The private onsen attached to some rooms are located on an outdoor terrace, and is fed from hot springs water from the Arashiyama hot springs. The private onsen overlooks the nearby Katsura River and the bamboo forest, and is surrounded by nature. The ryokan also has public indoor onsen for guests to use.
This Kyoto ryokan with vegetarian meal options is about as traditional as it gets, and is perfect for visitors seeking an authentic Japanese experience in Kyoto!
Check the latest rates and availability here.
21. Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo - Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, Breakfast and Dinner Included – $627 per night for two people, vegan or vegetarian breakfast and dinner included. Breakfast only options can also be reserved.
Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo is located in a Meiji-era residential villa, walking distance from Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto. This traditional ryokan only offers rooms with futon bedding on tatami mats, and has public onsen baths for guests to enjoy. Their on-site Japanese restaurant serves traditional and seasonal dishes, including vegetarian kaiseki options.
Some rooms here have private onsen, all semi open-air in Japanese cypress tubs. The private onsen overlooks Japanese maple trees in the garden, making it a perfect place to stay in Kyoto in the autumn. If traveling with a larger group, a family suite with private onsen is also available, and rooms with saunas instead of onsen are also options at this ryokan with vegan and vegetarian meal options.
Check the availability and latest rates here.
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