Shitennoji in Mie — Zazen and Vegetarian Temple Cuisine

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What You’ll Experience

Shitennoji in Tsu offers a guided introduction to temple life with chief priest Ryugyo Kurashima. This is the temple in Mie, so check the location carefully.

The visit combines temple etiquette, a grounds tour and seated meditation. You can also encounter everyday practice through activities such as garden sweeping.

A cooking demonstration and vegetarian meal introduce shojin ryori. Simple participation, such as grinding sesame, accompanies observation. Wabunka lists an English-speaking guide.

Who Is This For

• Curious beginners seeking an introduction to Zen practice
• Food-minded travelers interested in the context of a temple meal
• Independent planners who prefer to check practical arrangements before committing

Practical Details

Duration	About 150 minutes
Location	Tsu, Mie
Price	Check the selected plan and group total on Wabunka
English	English listing; confirm support for your date
Booking	Follow Wabunka instructions; requests require confirmation
Before booking	Check availability, inclusions and cancellation terms

Hareto’s Take

The Hareto Score of 88 is provisional and based on listing information, not a firsthand inspection. Ask about seating needs and food allergies before booking. Set aside time to arrive calmly; the experience is a daytime visit, with no overnight stay described. We recommend treating availability as a planning constraint and leaving room in your itinerary for the experience you actually book.

Experience details and current reservations on Wabunka. Information checked September 21, 2026.