Zenko-ji Yakuo-in
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At Zenko-ji temple, there are only 39 shukubō.
The meals served — dinner and breakfast — are exclusively vegetarian : Buddhism forbids the consumption of meat. Known as “shojin ryori,” these dishes contain no fish or substitutes derived from any animal species. Instead, tofu and konyaku (konjac) take center stage. The dishes are on par with those served at a ryokan — a real treat for the palate!
Needless to say, no alcohol, not even sake, is available at the temple.
Rooms
Be prepared to spend the night in a traditional monastic room, separated from others by sliding paper walls, or shoji. Friends with sensitive backs, take note: you'll be sleeping on a futon, on a tatami mat. While you will have access to a small gas heater and/or a kotatsu (a heated table) during winter, bring a sleeping bag and warm sweaters as well, so as not to spend the night shivering. Bathrooms and toilets are shared among all guests, though not mixed. This will also be an opportunity to disconnect: no TV, and not even Wi-Fi in sight!
Seasons
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