Koyasan Temples
Staying overnight at one of the Koyasan Temples includes traditional shojin ryori—a plant-based Japanese Buddhist cuisine—served at dinner and breakfast. While the lodging experience at temples like Hoon-In is tranquil and well-regarded, breakfast may contain some non-vegan items such as dairy yogurt and egg-based sweets, so guests with strict vegan diets should inquire carefully. Prices are affordable, roughly corresponding to typical budget temple stays.
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms, beans + 1 more
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
A few noted vegan options aren't always available.
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