Private tour with monk and Shojin Cuisine at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple
At Shoshazan Engyoji Temple, one of the three major sites for training of Tendai sect founded by Shoku-shonin in the mid-Heian period, with over 1,000 years of history, you’ll have the chance to enjoy special experience like shojin (vegetarian) cuisine.
Tour Itinerary
- Enjoy a Michelin 1-star shojin (vegetarian) meal at Juryo-in, a national important cultural property, based on the menu from the Engyoji Temple Gyojiki (ancient documents). The meal will be served on Shosha-nuri, a rare and renowned lacquerware unique to the temple.
- The chef will provide insights into the dishes.
- Each experience is for one group only, so the commentary can be tailored to your requests.
Special Shojin Cuisine Experience Itinerary (Approximate)
| Time | Process |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Pickup by private car from JR Himeji Station or your hotel → Engyoji Temple (25 minutes) |
| 11:30 AM | Ride the ropeway to the mountaintop (4 minutes) and continue by microbus to Mani-den. |
| 11:35 AM | Private Tour with monk at Mani-den (30 minutes) |
| 0:05 PM | Move to the lunch Location (Juryo-in) on foot (10 minutes) |
| 0:15 PM | Lunch: Shojin Cuisine |
| 1:45 PM | Return by microbus to the ropeway station → Ride the ropeway down |
| 2:00 PM | Return by private car to JR Himeji Station or a designated location (25 minutes) |
| 2:30 PM | End of tour |
Basic Information
- Event Date
- From September 2024 to January 2025 (approximately once or twice a month) ※Schedule can be adjusted upon request
- Price
-
Price: 200,000 yen per group + 15,000 yen per person for meals (tax included)
※Maximum of 10 people per group.
- What's Included in the Price
- Price includes facility admission and rental fees, special experiences, meals, transportation from Himeji Station, insurance, guide, interpreter, etc.
- Language Support
- Japanese / English
- Important Information
-
- Reservations are accepted upon request, and your booking will be confirmed once you receive a confirmation email.
- This plan is carried out with special permission, and participants are required to follow the guidelines.
Reservation Information
- Contact
-
Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau TEL079-222-2285
Himeji City Tourism Convention Office TEL079-221-2121
- Where to Reserve
-
Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau
E-mail: info@himeji-kanko.jp
- How to Reserve
-
Fill out the form to send your request
Here is the link to the Form
- Reservation Deadline
- 7 days before the desired date from the available schedule
- Minimum Group Size
- Minimum: 1 person, Maximum: 10 people
- Cancelation Fee
- 5 days before: 40%, the day before: 50%, on the day: 100%
- Organizer/Supplier
- Himeji City Special Experience Promotion Council
