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Shojin Ryori: Buddhist Vegetarian Cooking Experience

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$219.23
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Shojin ryori is a traditional vegetarian cuisine that has been eaten in Japan for more than 700 years. Known for its creative use of vegetables, legumes, and grains, it is deeply connected to Japanese religion and health and the history of Japanese cuisine. In this program, you will learn how to create shojin ryori with an accredited English-speaking instructor who will explain further about this vegetarian cuisine’s many faces.

Example menu:
1. Sesame Tofu
2. Flavored Japanese Mustard Spinach with Nori Seaweed
3. Kyoto-style Teriyaki Vegetables (broiled in a sweet soy sauce marinade)
4. Vegetable Tempura
5. Rice with Assorted Grains
6. Japanese-style Dashi Broth Soup
7. Sweet Tofu Dumplings

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Shojin Ryori Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Vegetarian cooking lesson
  • Nationally accredited tour guide-interpreter
  • Ingredients
  • Transportation to the venue

Meeting point
Please meet your instructor at the main entrance of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan building on the 1st floor. (The building is right opposite side of Tokyo Tower.) In case you cannot find the instructor, please visit True Japan Tour (Room# B109) on the B1 floor of the building.
Return details
Please meet your instructor at the main entrance of the Kikai Shinko Kaikan building on the 1st floor. (The building is right opposite side of Tokyo Tower.) In case you cannot find the instructor, please visit True Japan Tour (Room# B109) on the B1 floor of the building.

In this Buddhist vegetarian cooking program, you will learn the art of Shojin Ryori, vegan and vegetarian cooking methods developed over a 700-year period by Zen Buddhist monks.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or requests in advance of the program.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Shojin Ryori: Buddhist Vegetarian Cooking Experience

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $219.23
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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