Curated Collection
9 stays
Kyoto is the easiest city in Japan to eat vegetarian at a ryokan, thanks to centuries of shojin ryori — the Buddhist temple cuisine built entirely on vegetables, tofu and yuba. We track 9 stays in our database that offer vegetarian meal options, from $120 a night. Hiiragiya Ryokan (9.6), host to writers and royalty since the Edo period, adapts its kaiseki gracefully; Ryokan Motonago (9.5) sits on a historic lane near Gion; and Seikoro Ryokan (9.4) brings the same care at a friendlier price. Request vegetarian meals when you book and mention whether dashi fish stock is acceptable — kitchens here take the distinction seriously.
柊家旅館
One of Kyoto's most legendary ryokans, welcoming guests since 1818 with impeccable omotenashi.
from $500 / per night · per person
9.6/10 (67)元奈古
A Michelin-recommended ryokan near Yasaka Shrine, rated 9.5 on Booking.com with 502 reviews.
from $200 / per night · per person
9.5/10 (502)旅館夢元
A 160-year-old Michelin-recognized machiya ryokan with adults-only privacy and artisan craftsmanship.
from $250 / per night · per person
9.4/10 (34)清香楼
Established in 1831, a refined ryokan near Kyoto Station with public baths and kaiseki dining.
from $300 / per night · per person
9.4/10 (281)旅館さわや本店
A refined ryokan with garden-view rooms and exceptional kaiseki cuisine in central Kyoto.
from $250 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (98)京都南禅寺旅館八千代
Established in 1915, a refined ryokan near Nanzenji Temple with onsen, garden dining, and renovated rooms.
from $300 / per night · per person
9.1/10 (187)旅館さんが
A cozy ryokan in central Kyoto with a beautiful courtyard garden and home-style kaiseki.
from $120 / per night · per person
9/10 (95)伊津やす
A traditional Kyoto inn serving authentic Kyoto cuisine, with beautifully appointed rooms and warm hospitality.
from $150 / per night · per person
9/10 (145)渡月亭
An Arashiyama onsen ryokan with mountain views, overlooking the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge.
from $280 / per night · per person
8.9/10 (89)
