Ermine’s Kitchen (formerly M’s Bento, Arashiyama)

Run by two sisters, Ermine’s Kitchen serves a Japanese home-style vegan meal directly opposite JR Saga-Arashiyama Station. Previously called M’s Bento, it offers a set built around nori rolls, tofu, vegetables and miso soup rather than a long list of separate main courses.

Vegan details: The menu is described as 100% plant-based. The soup uses kombu, dried shiitake and dried daikon. Pasta and other ingredients mean the meal should not be assumed gluten-free.

Plan your visit: Open Tuesday–Saturday from 11:00, with last orders at 17:00. About 30 meals are prepared daily, so reservations via the official WhatsApp contact are recommended. The restaurant is on the third floor with no elevator.

Information checked on September 26, 2026. Menus and hours can change. Official website · Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3.