Hinohara, Tokyo, Japan｜Shu'un

You can enjoy a vegetarian bento and handmade Japanese sweets at a temple in Hinohara Village, the only village in Tokyo. Since it is basically a temple, the cafe is not open every day. Reservations are required, so please check the website for business days. Enjoy a Shojin bento box containing handmade sesame tofu and chewy multi-grain rice indoors, then move on and enjoy matcha tea and handmade Japanese sweets while looking out at the garden. Spending time surrounded by the Karesansui, the surrounding mountains, and nature was very comfortable, and the busyness of everyday life and the worries that had accumulated in my heart seemed to be washed away. I had the opportunity to visit twice in October, and since the fall foliage season was near, I was a bit worried about the noise of touring bikes and driving cars on the weekends, but on weekdays it was a very quiet environment, which was great. It was.

It seems that it is open several times a month with less than 10 people a day. You definitely need to make a reservation in advance. Spending time at the cafe where you can see the rock garden of the temple from the main hall is a truly luxurious time. It's been a precious time that money can't buy. Shojin cuisine is served in a separate room. gentle taste. The presence of each ingredient was irresistible.

I visited without a reservation, but I was welcomed comfortably. Although I only ordered matcha, it also came with Japanese sweets. It was a sudden visit, but the chief priest was very nice. I would like to make a reservation someday and try the vegetarian cuisine.