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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
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Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Average cost
Lunch: ¥3,000 - ¥4,000
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Vegetarian

Have a taste of the food that monks eat at Yakuo-in Temple, and immerse yourself in the Buddhist traditions and atmosphere.

Restaurant Details

※ Please note that Yakuo-in takes a minimum of two guests per reservation.


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Yakuo-in is a beautiful temple close to the peak of Mt. Takao. It is only a one-hour train ride from central Tokyo but it is a place of great serenity away from the crowded Tokyo life.


The temple is part of the Shingon School of esoteric Buddhism. There, a group of monks practice the ascetic religion of “mountain-worshiping,” combining elements of Buddhism and Shintoism.


There are many activities offered by the temple, one of which is meditation weekends. In addition, the hiking paths up to the mountain and the nature surrounding the temple offer a spiritual experience.

Visitors can make a reservation to try out the food that priests of the temple eat while visiting the temple. This style of cuisine is called Shojin Ryori and is vegetarian, focusing on venerating all forms of life and bringing out the taste of nature.


Yakuo-in Phone Number

042-661-1115

Yakuo-in Business Days

Sunday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Monday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Tuesday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Wednesday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Thursday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Friday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM
Saturday
08:30 AM
04:00 PM

Yakuo-in Address

2177 Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-8686, Japan

Yakuo-in Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 month before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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