Miso soup, big pan of rice, mushrooms, pickles and green tea at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone
The starters at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone
Dessert: caramelised sweet potato with sesame seeds at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

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Shojin (vegetarian buddhist cuisine)

An old house opposite the old Zen temple with a history of about 450 years in Miyanoshita renovated into a restaurant, which offers a Shojin Ryori course meal prepared by a practicing monk and served on Ōjoki, the utensils used by monks. Open Mon 8:00am-10:00am, Wed-Sun 8:00am-10:00am. Closed Tue.

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5 Reviews

First Review by MargaridaMadeira

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Ruzha

Points +4326

Vegan
11 Dec 2025

Cool Experience

Really delicious breakfast! It's bit pricy, but it's obvious that a lot of care is put into the meal and every bite was full of flavor! I'm not sure that this is what fully authentic Buddhist monk food is, but that was maybe a good thing, as it was rich and really flavorful! Make sure you book it ahead of time, as reservations are required.

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

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itsrinokt_

Points +6528

Vegan
17 Nov 2025

Authentic Japanese breakfast!

Had breakfast in a peaceful, calm atmosphere inside a traditional Japanese house. The meal was authentic and comforting perfect for anyone looking for warm, truly Japanese food.
The monk/chef who prepares the breakfast will go on to serve at the nearby temple afterward.

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Avatar KathrynWill121

KathrynWill121

Points +121

Vegan
26 May 2025

Delicious!

Such a lovely experience and the food was so so tasty. Come hungry as there is a lot of food. Very serene way to start the day.

Sweet potato in caramel with green tea at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Main - rice with seaweed and sesame, fried tofu, Japanese pickles, pickled radish, miso soup at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Main - rice to share at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Starter - salad with tomato dressing, aubergine with pickles, mountain potato and miso and spinach salad with sesame paste, sugar and Japanese miso at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

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forsch8

Points +82

Vegan
18 Apr 2025

Beautiful breakfast, serene atmosphere

Fantastic, complex food and peaceful. The monk serving us was incredibly kind as well.

at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Avatar MargaridaMadeira

MargaridaMadeira

Points +1279

Vegan
12 Mar 2025

Probably the best breakfast I’ve ever had

The place is beautiful, so peaceful. It was snowing outside so there was a urge for a comfy meal and that’s what I’ve got. Everything is homemade with seasonal ingredients. In the end I’ve got a tiny Orizuru as souvenir 💜

Orizuru at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Dessert: caramelised sweet potato with sesame seeds at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

The starters at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

Miso soup, big pan of rice, mushrooms, pickles and green tea at Saien - Breakfast by Buddhist Monks in Hakone

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