There are a endless number of reasons to visit Japan, as the country has something to entice almost every kind of traveler.
Whether you’re dying to explore Japanese history and culture at the variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, indulge in diverse Japanese cuisine, or experience a ride on the lighting-fast Shinkansen trains, a trip to Japanese promises adventure around every corner.
From the chance to visit some of the many impressive temples and castles around the country, to the opportunity to take a dip in an Onsen hot spring, below you’ll find the 20 best reasons why you should visit Japan



Explore Osaka like a local, through the eyes of your Japanese-Australian tour guide, Andy or a friend.
Our authentic local food tour was featured in a special 30-minute episode on NHK World in 2024 and is now getting the spotlight on the upcoming Netflix foodie series ‘Someone Feed Phil.’
Visiting Japan as a foreigner can feel intimidating, especially when stepping into tiny bars and hidden restaurants without English menus or bilingual staff. With us, you’ll have a built-in interpreter and cultural guide to ease those moments and lead you straight to authentic local gems tucked away beyond the usual chain restaurants.
This unforgettable Osaka food tour takes you to 5 unique stops with 15 mouthwatering dishes. Your guide will introduce you to iconic drinks including local beer, sake, chuhai, highballs, plum wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options like soda and juice.
While strolling around the area, you'll get the opportunity to learn about all of the ingredients, dishes, and drinks you'll encounter. On top of that, you are bound to gain an overview of the deep history of the area and how it ties into the local cuisine.






Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 4-chōme−31−1 1F
Lots of vegan pastries and breads here - the whole cafe is vegan on Sundays.
3-chōme-30-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
On the B1 floor of Marui Department Store is a specialty supermarket called Bio-Ral. Bio-Ral stocks MANY MANY MANY gluten free and vegan items – including cakes, cookies, gluten-free soy sauce, noodles and pasta, curries etc. *This supermarket stocks a rice flour bread made by a company called “Happy Bakery.” Used google translate to check the ingredients but the purple label usually signifies gluten free items. They also have lots of vegan pasta sauces and curries. There are also lots of delicious vegan soups here. They also sell Oat Milk chocolate.
Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 1-chōme−1−7 コスモ新宿御苑ビル 1F・2F
Another great lunch or dinner option for families near Shinjuku Goen is Cafe La Boheme. This is actually a chain for restaurants but this one is particularly beautiful as it has high ceilings and looks onto so much greenery. The food served here is casual Italian. For an extra 200 yen you can also change any of the pasta dishes for gluten free pasta at Cafe La Boheme in Shinjuku. If you are coming by train, it is 5 mins from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station via Exit 2. It is also 12 mins walk from the free children’s Fire Museum and 11 mins walk from the Tokyo Toy Museum. This is a wonderful rainy day option with kids aged 0-5 years of age. It is best to make a reservation. Although it’s only a couple of options each – there are vegetarian and vegan items on their menu too ( their vegan quinoa and kale salad is so good and they also have some vegan pasta dishes.) At lunch time I would budget for 2000 yen per adult and 4000 yen for dinner. You can see the entire Cafe La Boheme menu here. Please note that at dinner time, there is a 800 yen service charge per person. This restaurant does accept most major credit cards – and are a cashless restaurant. If everyone is tired, these guys are also on ubereats.
Japan, 〒150-6101 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2-chōme−24−12 スクランブルスクエア 2階
This is inside the Shibuya Scramble Square (Shopping and Dining) complex is Crisp Salad Works. Crisp Salad Works is a salad chain store where you can choose all of your salad ingredients and how finely chopped you’d like it to be. Salads are between 1000-2000 yen. They accept most major credit cards. There is a dine-in area. See the full Crisp Salad Works menu here. crisp.co.jp/menu Crisp Salad Works have vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten free options.
Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 15−1 渋谷PARCO B1
OR in the Shibuya PARCO complex is a vegan izakaya (Japanese style casual pub) called Masaka. Everything is vegan and I recommend trying the gyoza and “fried chicken.” I would expect to spend around 2000 yen per adult for lunch or dinner. They do accept credit cards. The restaurant is non-smoking.
Japan, 〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jinnan, 1-chōme−22−7 岩本ビル 3F
2 mins walk from Shibuya Station (take the Hachikoen Exit) is Milan Nataraj – an all vegetarian indian restaurant and they are known for the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for under 2000 yen. This restaurant is also popular with those looking for Halal dining options. The food is really good here. Some seats at this restaurant have a power point you can use to charge your devices while you dine. This restaurant has free wifi. The naan here is vegan. Almost always – 3 of 4 of their curries are vegan here. Items with dairy are clearly labelled. All allergens such as flour, milk, nuts, eggs and soy are all labelled clearly, actually. This restaurant accepts most major credit cards for purchases of 1000 yen and higher. I would budget for 1000 yen per person for lunch and more like 3000 yen at dinner. This restaurant does accept reservations- click here to make a reservation at Milan Nataraj now. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. There is a kids menu (which includes kids plates and cutlery) and there is also place to store a stroller while you dine. (There is quite a nice view from the restaurant at night.) Kids 2 and under can eat at the lunch buffet for free when dining with an adult and kids 3-9 years old are half the adult price.
Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 3-chōme−15−5 Pearl Bldg., 1F
Another more casual lunch suggestion: And if you’re craving Japanese curry, just 4 mins walk from Shibuya Stream is a branch of the well known Japanese curry branch Cocoichibanya . This branch is called Cocoichibanya Shibuya Namikibashi (for when you pop it into google.) Last time I checked this branch also has gluten free AND vegan options too ( customers can choose their own curry toppings such as chicken Katsu or veggies such as spinach.) Japanese curry to me is more like a stew or casserole than a curry -but, regardless, customers here can all choose their spice level from 1 -1o. To dine here, I would budget for 1500 yen per adult. Just to manage expectations this place is super super casual. No need to worry about noisy kids here. Cocoichibanya branches all accept most major credit cards. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. The place is small but it’s not an eat and linger type of place so I would just wait outside until seats open up OR get takeout! This branch also has a children’s menu and offers curry udon as part of their menu.
Japan, 〒150-8377 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 15−1 渋谷PARCOB1F
And one more vegan friendly option within Shibuya Parco basement is Jikasei Mensho, ramen spot. This is not a vegan restaurant but they do serve 4 types of vegan ramen – one of them is spicy ramen. On the flip side of vegan options, they also serve Wagyu Ramen (handy if not everyone in your family is vegan.) Sometimes you need to wait to dine here but it most definitely worth it if you are vegan. The spicy miso ramen is incredible and the Tan Tan Men is also so good. Please note that this restaurant only accepts cash. Jikasei Mensho do not accept reservations. They do take most major credit cards. They do not accept cash. Budget for an adult dining here? Approx 2000 yen. Please be careful taking small children to ramen spots as the broth is very hot and space is limited.

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