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Shojin Ryori: Buddhist Vegetarian Cooking Experience
Tokyo, Japan
2 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
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:
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
What's Not Included?
- Transportation to the venue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: True Japan Tour.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- 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.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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