Kyoto is the best place to experience shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). This plant-based cuisine uses seasonal vegetables, tofu, and seaweed. Many temples offer shojin ryori experiences. Recommended: Tenryu-ji Temple in Arashiyama and Shigetsu restaurant.
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