6 gluten-free spots across Japan, editor-picked. All Japan guides.
Choice Vegan Gluten-Free ★ 4.4 · Kyoto
gion · Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0009, Japan
Kyoto's only fully vegan-and-gluten-free restaurant near Sanjo Keihan. Burgers, pasta, smoothies and raw cakes made daily from whole-food ingredients.
Little Heaven Gluten Free ★ 4.0 · Kyoto
demachiyanagi · Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8203, Japan
A bakery and cafe in Sakyo, Kyoto, baking entirely gluten-free. Rice-flour breads, cakes and cookies for celiac and gluten-sensitive diners; English staff.
Mumokuteki Gluten-Free Menu ★ 4.0 · Kyoto
karasuma-kawaramachi · Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8066, Japan
Mumokuteki's vegan cafe in Kyoto with a dedicated gluten-free menu. Rice-noodle ramen, gluten-free curry plates and the city's most reliable celiac-safe stop.
BonMoment ★ 4.0 · Sapporo
odori · Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0033, Japan
A 100-percent rice-flour gluten-free bakery near Sapporo Bus Center. Booking recommended. Cash and card accepted. A neighbourhood favourite.
Tip: Closed Sat-Mon and public holidays; hours 10:00-15:00. Check Instagram for daily availability.
Teppan Sakaba Hiro ★ 3.7 · Osaka
Tenma and Tenjinbashi · 6-2-6 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
A teppan restaurant serving gluten-free okonomiyaki on request, using rice-flour batter with nagaimo yam and pork belly; call ahead to confirm stock.
Tip: Call ahead at least one day to confirm the rice-flour batter is available; weekend supply runs short.
Green Earth Vegan Kitchen ★ 3.7 · Osaka
Nakanoshima and Kitahama · 4-2-2 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0057
Most dishes are gluten-free by default; the brown-rice teishoku and miso soup contain no wheat. Confirm with staff for the daily rotating dishes.
Tip: Ask staff to confirm the day's obanzai items before ordering; the kitchen uses tamari (gluten-free soy sauce).