I visited for a lecture and dinner party. I had a special bento box for lunch. It was not simple and served hot. The tempura was freshly fried with fresh oil. I didn't feel heavy at all. The meal included simmered dishes (shrimp, freeze-dried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkin, carrots, wheat gluten, minced mackerel, sansho leaves), tempura (shrimp, seaweed, sweet potato, pumpkin, green beans), dipping sauce, sashimi (salmon roe, squid, red fish, shiso leaves, transparent and crunchy seaweed), mixed rice (burdock, deep-fried tofu, carrots, shimeji mushrooms, sansho leaves), miso soup (wakame seaweed), tea (hojicha or genmaicha?). This is an estimate as there was no menu. I would like to try authentic vegetarian cuisine as well.

This is a very rare accommodation in Osaka where you can experience staying at a temple lodging. The location is very close to Shitenno-ji Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku (now believed to be Prince Umayado). There are over 80 temples in the neighborhood, making it one of the highest temple densities in Japan. Additionally, Abeno Harukas and Tsutenkaku are within walking distance, making it convenient for sightseeing. At night, there are few people around, creating a calm atmosphere that doesn't feel like a bustling downtown area. In the morning, you can experience participating in a service at a nearby temple, and in the evening, you can try activities unique to temple lodgings such as sutra copying. The essential meals are of course vegetarian cuisine. This time, I only used it for breakfast, which consisted of rice porridge, pickles, and small dishes with simple contents. The rice porridge, which was carefully made with dashi broth, had an elegant and subtle flavor that gently soothed my stomach after days of heavy drinking. I would like to try the evening meal next time, but with kushikatsu and doteyaki from Tsutenkaku right in front of me, I wonder if my stomach can handle vegetarian cuisine...

I stayed at a temple lodging near Tennoji in Osaka, which was actually a hotel! It was very clean. Although it is located away from the bustling area, there is the deep Osaka neighborhood of Shinsekai nearby! For breakfast, they served rice porridge with some side dishes that are typical of temples, but it felt like just the porridge. However, you could have seconds. The tea was delicious too! I'm not sure, but it's said to be good for the body. Well, it was a refreshing and pleasant morning!

I stayed here for 2 nights during my Osaka sightseeing trip. The accommodation had a traditional Japanese style with tatami mats, low beds, and a private bathroom. The room was spacious and comfortable, with WiFi available. The nearest station was Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station on the Tanimachi Line, which was convenient for getting around. I was able to participate in the morning service, where I enjoyed a healthy breakfast of rice porridge, pickles, and other Japanese dishes. It was a great way to start the day. I also visited Tennoji Zoo and other attractions easily on foot. It was my first time staying in a temple lodging, and I had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it!

Located 5-6 minutes on foot from the Gakemachi Line Shitennoji Yuhigaoka station, this restaurant has a traditional Japanese entrance and interior, with bright rooms adorned with Buddhist scrolls and the calming scent of new tatami mats. They offer accommodation, sutra copying, and morning prayers experiences. I tried their seasonal vegetarian lunch, which included tempura, sashimi, simmered dishes, and rice with miso soup. The dishes were well-balanced and colorful, and even though the portions seemed small, I surprisingly felt full. It was a relaxing experience to enjoy a leisurely Japanese lunch in this serene atmosphere.

We had a meal in a calm Japanese-style setting. Japanese food is great! The gentle flavors make it easy to eat even in the hot summer. Everything was delicious, but the sashimi was especially good. We had our meal in a room at a temple, and they provided chairs and tables so we didn't have to sit in the traditional style. When you're tired of the noisy city, it's nice to relax and spend some quiet time in a place like this!

I went to a gathering for women at this place with a beautiful Japanese-style entrance. We took off our shoes and enjoyed the meal in a tatami room, which had a refined Japanese elegance. The presentation of the dishes was very beautiful and pleasing to the eye. The sashimi was delicious, I wanted to have seconds! The tempura was also crispy and freshly fried. I got lost on the way there and ended up getting lost (this was my fault, I have a tendency to get lost ^^;) It was a taste that calmed my heart.