• Immerse yourself in traditional Buddhist cuisine at a 600-year-old temple, just an hour from Kyoto by train. This unique, family-friendly experience in a quaint town known for its breweries combines cultural immersion with culinary exploration.
• Learn temple cooking, adaptable for all dietary needs and skill levels, at this national heritage site. Enhance your visit with tastings at local breweries, sampling sake and soy sauce. Our local guides, deeply rooted in the community, will introduce you to the town's warmth and charm. This day trip offers a perfect blend of relaxation, cultural insights, and authentic local interactions, providing a rare glimpse into Japan's small-town life. It's more than just a culinary journey; it's a deep dive into the heart of rural Japan, offering a memorable escape from the everyday.

We have a cooking workshop at Myorakuji Temple, where you’ll learn to make otoki ryori, a type of Buddhist cuisine, traditionally served at various ceremonies, particularly of the Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land sect). Under guidance from the head priest’s wife, you’ll gain hands-on experience preparing seasonal ingredients and learn about the significance of food in Buddhist practices.