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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 383 reviews

What User likes about Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu:
simple online reservation system, but recommended to book three days in advance. get a call to confirm their reservation and this will probably be in Japanese. surprised not to see many people there when they can clearly record many people at a time. we had the smallest set that was a little expensive, but that was worth it. every bite was an interesting taste that made the experience really special. the atmosphere i... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu:
After walking the stunning gardens, I stumbled across this zen restaurant. I couldn't believe my luck in finding such a beautiful place serving a full vegan menu! I dont think the setting could of been better, the staff so friendly in traditional dress. Being a somewhat ignorant westerner I struggled with how to eat the mountain of food infront of me even though some instructions were given. I struggled through the f... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 20 reviews

Very tasty and light meal. The set includes various dishes with different textures and natural flavours. The atmosphere is peaceful you get to overlook parts of...

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מילכה
19.05.2022 - 08:40

If you want to have a traditional zen meal, this is the place. We went here after going to the bamboo forest and surrounding temples. The garden is beautiful to...

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If you’re even mildly interested in a vegetarian diet, this place should be an essential part of your trip to Kyoto. Make sure you book ahead, as walk-ins are a...

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English 500 3300 shojin ryori, or Buddhist vegan cuisine, is a must experience for everyone in japan. and what is better than a beautiful tempel in arashiyama,...

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One of the few places in japan that serves 100% vegan shojin ryori meal! super delicous sets with fresh seasonal ingredients, many different textures and aromas...

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Top-rated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
5Iza
21.11.2023 - 18:17

This restaurant is out of this world! The vegan food is absolutely delicious and beautifully presented in a tranquil, picturesque setting. Five stars just doesn...

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5Josephine
21.11.2023 - 18:17

The food at this restaurant was incredibly tasty and entirely vegan. It featured a variety of textures, flavors, and fresh seasonal ingredients. The presentatio...

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5bianca
21.11.2023 - 18:17

The dining experience was amazing, I highly suggest booking a table here if you plan on visiting the temple. The food was delicious and plentiful, I couldn't ev...

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5Doris
21.11.2023 - 18:17

Amazing vegan food in a zen setting. You will have to pay ¥500 to enter the garden but it is a beautiful place and sets the scene for your culinary experience....

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5Stanley
21.11.2023 - 18:17

Really enjoyed the set meal here on a Friday lunch time. We hadn't reserved but it wasn't a problem as there were only a few other tables occupied. When we walk...

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Happycow
4.5 ★ from 44 reviews

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