Wasyoku Toku
Kyoto
Kaiseki
Michelin
Acceptance rate over 80%
5.0
(1)
USD 117.0+
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About Shigetsu
"Shigetsu" is a Shojin Ryori (a form of vegetarian cuisine, the traditional dining style of Buddhist monks in Japan) restaurant directly managed by Tenryuji Temple. Surrounded by a famous garden and ever-changing seasonal landscapes, the restaurant offers Shojin Ryori that was introduced from China during the Kamakura period along with Zen teachings.
Shojin Ryori is a cookery method developed to savor the spiritual freedom that arises from the harmony of Zen practice, including the act of eating, and the natural world.
Starting with carefully selected fresh seasonal ingredients, the dishes are wholeheartedly prepared with a focus on vegetables, wild mountain plants, seaweeds, and other plant-based ingredients, omitting all animal-derived materials. Enjoy the health benefits of these well-crafted dishes.
Menu and Courses
Lunch
Yuki -雪-
One Soup and Five Side Dishes Course (Sample Menu)
USD 28.78
Lunch
Tsuki -月-
One Soup and Six Side Dishes Course (Sample Menu)
USD 49.23
Lunch
Hana -花-
One Soup and Seven Side Dishes Course (Sample Menu)
USD 68.17
*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Separately, please pay the admission fee on the day of the visit (*cash only).
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Reservation notes
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 28.78 - USD 68.17
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Dietary restrictions / Allergies:
If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.
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Arrival time:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.
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Dress Code:
Dress code is smart casual.
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Children:
Small children are welcome.
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Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Service availability
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Please fill in the details in the special notes when you make a request.
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Reviews of Shigetsu
4.9(4 reviews)
Danielle
Posted on : 11/12/2024We had a delightful lunch at Shigetsu. Everything we ate was unique and finely prepared. We had the Yuki set which was more than enough food for us. We enjoyed the wide variety of flavors and especially textures of the different foods.James
Posted on : 10/07/2024Truly memorable and delicious!!! Will be telling all my friends and family who visit to go. A nice refreshing break from all the meat we have been eating.Vickie
Posted on : 04/30/2024a very memorable vegetarian experience. must try if you are in Kyoto.Brent
Posted on : 01/03/2024Shigetsu was fantastic. An amazing experience with so many great flavors.
Information
| Seats | 250 Seats (10 Private Rooms) |
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| Operation hours | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM) |
| Regular holiday |
Irregular Holidays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
| Payment methods | Cash, Credit card |
| Smoking | Not Allowed |
| Address | 68 Sagatenryuji, Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Nearest station |
Arashiyama Station, Saga-Arashiyama Station
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| Directions from station |
5 minutes walk from Arashiyama Station
10 minutes walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station |
