Shojin Ryori (Vegetarian Cuisine) of Mt. Koya

Vegetarian cuisine focusing on the cooking methods, flavors and colors based on the philosophy of“Five Methods, Five Flavors and Five Colors”

Shojin ryori is known as the diet of monks who are against killing animals. Meals using vegetables and beans are healthy and quite popular with tourists. On Mt. Koya, you can sample various dishes which focus on taste and color.

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