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10-Course Vegetarian 'Shojin Ryori' Cuisine, Omakase-style

A satisfying 10-course ‘shojin ryori’ vegetarian kaiseki dinner enjoyed in a restaurant with over 200 years of history. This unique kaiseki dinner can only be enjoyed in Takayama City as it uses seasonal mountain vegetables & local ingredients to serve appetizers, a noodle dish, a fried dish, a rice dish, simmered dish, and more.

Click to view the menu 21,000 yen / per person (service charge & tax incl.) Reservation Request

A message from the Chef

Founded at the end of the Edo period, about 200 years ago, I am the 12th owner of this ‘shojin ryori’ restaurant. The kaiseki meals that we offer are all vegetarian cuisine, which we have been adhering to since the establishment of the restaurant.

You may think, “Isn’t ‘Shojin Ryori’ something monks eat when you go to a temple for ascetic training?” However, our restaurant is a little different. So we hope that you are able to satisfy your heart and stomach with dishes that are rich in Hida Takayama’s local delicacies & over 200 years of history.

About

Founded at the end of the Edo period (around 1818-1829), this restaurant has over 200 years of history and is considered to be the oldest ryotei restaurant in Gifu Prefecture. Not only is the restaurant’s architecture & garden beautiful to admire and full of history, both have been designated as cultural assets by Takayama City.

In addition to the main hall, there is a tea ceremony room and a detached tatami room in the garden. Enjoy a delicate kaiseki dinner while admiring the garden and room arrangements in a tranquil atmosphere.

Gallery

*All images shown are examples and may slightly differ from the menu served.

Menu

Course Menu
10-Course Vegetarian ‘Shojin Ryori’ Cuisine
（Chef’s Recommendation Omakase-style)

(21,000 yen / per person)

As this is an ‘omakase’ style kaiseki dinner, the menu will change daily & seasonally. Below is an example of what might expect in your kaiseki dinner.

Zensai (Appetizer)

Mukouzuke (Small Side Dish)

Osuimono (Soup)

Agemono (Fried Dish)

Oshinogi (Noodle Dish)

Shiizakana (Seasonal Dish)

Takiawase (Simmered Dish)

Gohan (Rice Dish)

Shiru (Soup)

Dessert

If you have any allergies or food aversions, please let the restaurant know ahead of time. The ingredient & number of dishes may slightly change depending on the season & availability.

*Not all ingredients are listed. Please alert the restaurant if you have any food allergies. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.

What is 'Shojin Ryori'?

‘Shojin Ryori’ is a traditional Japanese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine that is not only colorful, but is packed with seasonal ingredients. Each dish is prepared using traditional cooking methods to bring out the umami of each ingredient, and focuses on creating dishes represent 5 different tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy shojin ryori!

 

The ‘shojin ryori’ cuisine served at this restaurant is considered to be “slow food”. “Slow food” refers to the idea of valuing the traditional ingredients and cooking methods of the land and preserving the diversity of food and flavors from the past.There are even “super-slow food” dishes served here, which may take up to an entire year to prepare!

Seating

Counter Seating –
Table Seating ◎
Japanese-style Tatami Seating ◎
Private Rooms ◎

Hours

5:30PM~8PM (Last Entry 7:30PM)

Closed: Irregular Holidays

Additional Information

・No Smoking
・Guests within the same group must order the same course
・Children of all ages welcome (No Children’s menu)
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you will be more than 15 minutes late. If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, your reservation may be cancelled and a 100% cancellation will incur.

Restaurant Name

Kakusho

Location

Address

〒506-0838 Gifu, Takayama, Babamachi, 2 Chome−98
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