Shojin Ryori Experience: Full-Course Meal by Kaharu Nishii at Sankoin

Highlights

• Experience Japan's only Takedanogosoryu Shojin Ryori through a rich, full-course meal
• Kaharu Nishii Successor of Takedanogosoryu Shojin Ryori and former French cuisine expert
• Kaharu Nishii serves each dish at its peak flavor
• Enjoy 12-13 dishes, each with its own story and background

What to expect

Enjoy a 600-year-old Takedanogosoryu Shojin Ryori full-course meal at the serene Sankoin in Tokyo. Chef Kaharu Nishii crafts 12-13 exquisite dishes, blending natural flavors with Zen philosophy, all in the tranquil beauty of seasonal nature.

Schedule

1. —
   Meet at Rinzai Sect Taigenzan Sankoin
2. —
   ■Chef Kaharu Nishii

   A unique chef who transitioned from a celebrated French cuisine expert to the successor of Takedanogosoryu Shojin Ryori.
3. —
   ■Takedanogosoryu Shojin Ryori

   A 600-year-old culinary tradition that emphasizes subtle flavors and the natural essence of ingredients, with each dish infused with Zen philosophy.
4. —
   Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

   Experience both traditional dishes like "Oden" and "Oban" and Sankoin's original creations such as "Koei Tofu" and "Kogarashi."
5. —
   Sample Menu - Snow Course (October Example)

   - Matcha
   - Sankoin’s Sasarindo Monaka
   - Simmered Vegetables (Yam wrapped in seaweed, simmered koya tofu, sesame-dressed - burdock, simmered pumpkin with nandina leaves)
   - Sesame Tofu
   - Taro with Thickened Sauce
   - Koei Tofu (Unique smoked tofu perfected by the resident priest Koei Zenni)
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   - Kogarashi (Eggplant Dengaku)
   - Small Clear Soup
   - Millet Gluten Oden
   - Nyakuten (Konjac Tempura)
   - Daikoku Oban (Black Bean Rice)
   - Pickles
   - Roasted Green Tea
   - Traditional Takedanogosoryu Sipping Tea
7. —
   The Tour Ends

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Sankō-in

  3-1-36 Honmachi, Koganei City, Tokyo 184-0004

  

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