Shojin Ryori Cooking with a Monk
From ¥115,200 for up to 2 guests · 3 hours
Learn Buddhist vegetarian cooking from a temple monk in Akasaka, then eat your meal in the temple's main hall.
- Where
- Tokyo
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group size
- 1–4 guests
At a cooking school on the grounds of a tranquil temple in Akasaka, a monk first explains the Buddhist teachings and mindset behind shojin ryori, the vegetarian cuisine of Buddhist temples.
You then prepare a classic meal of one soup and three dishes from seasonal ingredients, eat it in the temple's main hall, and finish with matcha and wagashi sweets in conversation with your instructor. The meal is also suitable for vegans.
What is included
- Instruction from a temple monk
- Your cooked meal, eaten in the main hall
- Matcha and wagashi sweets
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A temple monk
Meeting point Tokyo — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes. The one-soup-three-dishes meal is also suitable for vegans.
How long is Shojin Ryori Cooking with a Monk?
Shojin Ryori Cooking with a Monk lasts 3 hours.
How much does Shojin Ryori Cooking with a Monk cost?
From ¥115,200 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 4 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 11 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 4 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Tokyo. Meeting point: Tokyo — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Instruction from a temple monk, Your cooked meal, eaten in the main hall, Matcha and wagashi sweets and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
