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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2 Reviews

First Review by MargaridaMadeira

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forsch8

Points +74

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

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MargaridaMadeira

Points +1192

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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