Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine at the Sojiji Soin Temple

This historic Buddhist temple, situated along National Route 249 in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, was founded in 1321 as the head temple of Soto Buddhism. The Soto head temple was moved to Yokohama City's Tsurumi in 1910 after a large fire, but this temple was later rebuilt, regaining its position as a fundamental center for training and study. Today, the temple offers zazen meditation activities and, with an advance reservation, visitors can also try the temple's shojin ryoryi traditional Japanese Buddhist cuisine. The menu consists of only two choices: either just a honzen main course meal or a honzen meal plus side dishes. This authentic shojin ryori cuisine is made with seasonal vegetables and fruits with a focus on ingredients picked by ascetic monks in undeveloped woodlands, and the food is served on Wajima lacquerware.

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Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine at the Sojiji Soin Temple

Address: Ishikawa Wajima-shi Monzenmachi Monzen 1-18-1 Map
Area: Wajima Area
Phone: 0768420005
Hours: 11:00-14:00
Closed: Irregular holidays (closed if there is a memorial service etc.)
Fees: [Admission fee]500yen
[Honzen only]3,000yen
[Secondary set]4,000yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Vegetarian Menu: Available
English Menu: Available (please request in advance)
Note: *Advance application required
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Admission fee is possible)
Infant friendly: Available