Zen Buddhist Vegetarian(Shojin Ryori): Cooking Experience

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

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

What's included

Ingredients
Nationally accredited tour guide-interpreter
Vegetarian cooking lesson

Transportation to the venue

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.

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

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.

Additional information

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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