Shojin Ryori Zen Cuisine Immersive Experience & Sankouin Temple Tour in West Tokyo <Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly>

**Experience the refined art of Takenogosho-style shojin ryori at Sankouin Temple in tranquil West Tokyo.** Savor a full-course vegetarian Buddhist feast and discover the philosophy of Zen in a tranquil setting. Sankouin is the only place that offers the taste of Takenogosho’s style of shojin cooking to the public — a simple cuisine abundant in seasonal flavors. This style of cooking has the gentle, elegant and refined nuances of the cuisine served to the imperial family, plus the directness and simplicity of Zen religious life. In the 80 years since it was brought to Koganei, this heritage has been preserved for three generations. Today, the tradition is maintained by Koshun Nishii, the current head chef of Sankouin. Experience the shojin ryori together for an irreplaceable spiritual and cultural experience.