Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Example Menu

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Sesame Tofu

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Flavored Japanese Mustard Spinach with Nori Seaweed

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Kyoto-style Teriyaki Vegetables (broiled in a sweet soy sauce marinade)

Main

Vegetable Tempura

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Rice with Assorted Grains

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Japanese-style Dashi Broth Soup

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Sweet Tofu Dumplings

What's Included

Ingredients
Nationally accredited tour guide-interpreter
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Transportation to the venue

Meeting and pickup

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# B208) on the B2 floor of the building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by True Japan Tour

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Historical Tours
Art Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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