Chagohan in Tokyo's Nishi-Asakusa teaches and serves shojin Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in classes and small-group dinners. English instruction, sake pairings.
Tip: Booking required; shojin sessions usually run two to three times per week. Confirm dietary needs at booking.
Address: Nishi-Asakusa 2-17-13 1F, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0035
T's Tantan in Tokyo Station is the canonical vegan ramen counter inside the JR turnstiles. Soy-meat tantanmen with sesame broth, plus shoyu and salt variants.
Tip: Inside the JR ticket gates; buy a 130 yen platform ticket if not riding. Cashless payment accepted.
Ain Soph Ginza in Tokyo is the 2009-founded flagship of Japan's vegan-fine-dining chain, four floors of plant-based Japanese fusion. Patisserie at ground level.
Tip: Reservations recommended for dinner. The vegan pancakes and the seasonal kaiseki are the through-line.
Ain Soph Journey in Tokyo's Shinjuku-Sanchome is the all-vegan cafe known across Japan for fluffy souffle-style vegan pancakes and seasonal plant-based bowls.
Tip: The vegan pancakes are the order. Saturday brunch queues from 11:00; weekday lunches calmer.
