Shojin Unaju and Shakyo Experience at Hokoji Temple
Shojin Unaju: A vegetarian dish, made with yams and tofu to resemble Unagi no Kabayaki, or grilled eel, a local delicacy of Hamamatsu. Enjoy the same texture as real eel in a Shojin (Buddhist vegetarian) dish.
Shakyo Experience: Copying the sutras carefully, one character at a time, is an act of grace that purifies your body and mind. This is an accessible experience that even first-timers can enjoy.
- Theme
- Life / Culture
- shizuoka
| Website | http://www.houkouji.or.jp/shojinryori.html |
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| Highlight | Copy the sutras in a quiet place before enjoying lunch of Shojin cuisine (Shojin Unaju set). |
| Experience content | Shakyo experience at the head temple of the Rinzai school of Buddhism The paper you have copied the sutra onto will be offered up in prayer at Hokoji Temple. You may also take it home if you wish. |
| Tour style | Guided by a Buddhist monk |
| Price | Adult: 3,020 (including tax)Elementary school students: 2,820 (including tax)* The lunch option may not be available on certain days. |
| Payment Method | Cash |
| Acceptable number / Program | 6 people |
| Publication time Opening Hours | 9:00~16:00 / Reception closes at 15:00 |
| Closed | If there are ceremonies or other events taking place at the temple, the temple may not be able to cater to visitors for these experiences, so please telephone ahead. |
| Merchandise Availability / Food Availability | Available |
| Receiving target | Individuals Groups Observation/training groups |
| Reservation(Need / No Needed) | Inquiries in advance required: Inquiries taken 9:00~15:00 |
| Reservation window | TEL：+81-53-543-0003 |
| Traffic access | Take the bus from JR Hamamatsu Station and get off at the “Okuyama” stop. |
| Postal code | 431-2224 |
| Contact address | 1577 -1 Okuyama, Inasa-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Contact information | TEL：+81-53-543-0003 FAX：+81-53-543-0249 |
| Official website | http://www.houkouji.or.jp |