Here are the gluten free soy sauce options I know of in Japan (and I’ll add to the list, as I go.)
I’ve made this list as lots of friends who can’t eat gluten have asked for this information.
*Of course, the most foolproof way to ensure you have gluten free soy sauce is to bring it from home.*
This is why I have it included as one of the things to prepare in advance in my Preparing for Japan article here.
It’s a good idea to bring Gluteguard from home too – I haven’t heard of anyone finding it in Japan before.
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Here it is!
NATIONAL AZABU is located in Tokyo but they ship nation-wide and they sell gluten free soy sauce.
Many of the Life Supermarkets also stocks gluten free soy sauce in the major cities. Google “Life Supermarket near me” for your closest option.*Life Supermarkets have an allergy section with options such as a gluten free version of kewpie mayonnaise.
KYOTO
The supermarket in the Aeon Mall near Kyoto Station stocks gluten free soy sauce in their ground floor supermarket. See what else is in this mall in my Kyoto with Kids article here.
SHIBUYA, TOKYO
Uobei (sushi train) provides gluten free soy sauce for their diners. I have written about it in my Shibuya with kids article here (including pictures.)
SHINJUKU, TOKYO
The Basement floor of Takashimaya Times Square – sells gluten free soy sauce.
ASAKUSA, TOKYO
Tempura Asakusa Sakura provides gluten free soy sauce to diners. Read more about it in my article on Where to Eat in Asakusa with Kids.
Book using Tempura Asakusa Sakura this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
HAKONE
Daimasa Honten sells gluten free soy sauce.
For more detailed gluten free options, I recommend joining a facebook group called Gluten Free in Japan!
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