[2025 Edition] Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant Guide in Niseko, Hokkaido

• Table of Contents
• 1. Harvest Cafe
• 2. Green Farm Cafe
• 3. ​AFURI ramen + dumpling
• 4. Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
• If you are looking for vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Hokkaido, check these out too!

Japanese cuisine is often centered around meat and fish, and even soups and sauces may contain non-vegan ingredients. Since vegetarian and vegan diets are still not widely understood in Japan compared to Western countries, it can be difficult to know what is safe to eat. However, by researching vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants in advance, it’s possible to enjoy your trip while savoring plant-based Japanese meals.

This article introduces vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants in the Niseko area.

1. Harvest Cafe

[Vegetarian menu available]

Harvest Cafe is a casual restaurant just a 5-minute walk from JR Kutchan Station. Known for its nutritious one-plate meals, it’s a favorite among locals.
The café offers a variety of vegetarian options such as "Vegetarian Coconut Curry," the “Harvest Chef’s Choice Salad Bowl,” and the “Rainbow Vegetable Wrap Sandwich.”

■Official website
https://www.facebook.com/harvestcafehokkaido/

2. Green Farm Cafe

[Vegan menu available]

Green Farm Cafe is located on the first floor of Chatrium Niseko Japan. Their burgers are made with locally grown vegetables, and their carefully selected coffee beans come from around the world.
The menu also includes a vegan burger featuring a plant-based patty and soy-based cheese.

■Official website
https://www.greenfarmcafe.com/

:Menu items may vary by season.

3. ​AFURI ramen + dumpling

[Vegan menu available]

AFURI ramen + dumpling is a restaurant located inside SETSU NISEKO.
AFURI is a popular ramen brand from Tokyo, and this location offers a vegan-friendly dish: "Vegan Soy Milk Tantanmen", a creamy and flavorful plant-based ramen option.

■Official website
https://setsuniseko.com/en/dining/afuri/

4. Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

[Vegan menu available]

This is a long-established Indian restaurant founded in 1982, and both the owner and chef are from India, so they value authentic Indian flavors.
You can choose an appetizer and main dish from the vegan menu .
With a Toyotomi variety of dishes on the menu, including spicy Indian curry , freshly baked naan, and juicy kebabs, this popular restaurant has been loved by locals for many years. Take-out orders are eligible for a 10% discount.

There are three stores in the Niseko area:

①Taj Mahal Kutchan store
②Taj Mahal Mount Nisekoannupuri store
③Taj Mahal Niseko store

■Official website
https://www.tajmahalgroup.com/home/?sl=en

If you are looking for vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Hokkaido, check these out too!

You can also search for vegetarian and vegan restaurants on the following websites:
■ Vegan restaurant search site "HappyCow"
■ "Vegewel" - A search site for delicious and healthy Japanese restaurants
■ NISEKO WINE & DINE *You can select "vegetarian" or "vegan" from the search tab.