[Kyoto Higashiyama] Retreat to Harmonize Mind and Body within the Sacred Grounds of Famous Temple Chishaku-in. "Wa-Modern" Shojin Afternoon Tea Using Plant-Based Ingredients Launches June 16th / New Offering Limited to 10 Servings Per Day

Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo, located within the sacred grounds of the famous Chishaku-in temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district and produced by Kyo-Yumoto Hatoya Zuihokaku, will begin offering a "Wa-Modern" Shojin Afternoon Tea designed to purify the mind and body with the arrival of early summer, starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026. This new offering will be limited to 10 servings per day and will be by reservation only.

Chishaku-in, which conveys the elegant history and culture of its time, including its famous garden and national treasure screen paintings, offers a refined space within the Chishaku-in Kaikan building on its vast grounds. Here, we propose a new cultural experience that fuses the spirit of Shojin cuisine, cultivated in Japan since ancient times, with a sophisticated modern afternoon tea style.

All menu items have been crafted using only plant-based ingredients to achieve supreme satisfaction, excluding all animal-derived components. We deliver an unprecedented special moment, allowing you to savor delicate colors reminiscent of early summer's fresh greenery while enveloped in the historic atmosphere woven by Chishaku-in.

Background and Concept of Development

This menu was born out of a growing health consciousness in modern times and a deep respect for diverse food cultures, including veganism.

We propose the "time to harmonize mind and body," away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, as a cultural experience in itself, within the solemn yet embracing sacred space of a temple.

■ A New Style Woven from Traditional Shojin Culture and Modern Sensibility

While inheriting the spirit of Shojin cuisine, which can often feel austere, we express it with elegant hand-baskets and tiered boxes, along with playful presentations that resonate with the present era.

■ Presentations that Resonate with the Five Senses, Unique to Chishaku-in

Experience the beauty of the "aomomiji" (young green maple leaves) shimmering in the early summer sunlight through all five senses. The refreshing flavors, synchronized with the rich expressions of the garden, quietly fill the heart.

Refined Menu to Satisfy the Five Senses (The Supreme 3 Selections)

Each dish is meticulously prepared with plant-based ingredients, achieving a surprising depth and delicate aftertaste while remaining healthy.

Shojin Matcha Tiramisu

A signature dessert, meticulously crafted using carefully selected soy milk and other ingredients, completely free of dairy products. This beautifully presented dish, a testament to the chef's aesthetic sensibility, captures the overwhelming beauty of Chishaku-in's lush greenery within its vessel.

Shojin Temari Sushi

Generously adorned with fresh summer vegetables and finished in a delicate temari (handball) style. Its refreshing texture and vibrant colors create a cooling sensation befitting early summer in Kyoto.

Homemade Anko and Mochi Wrap

A sophisticated preparation where you can wrap our homemade anko (sweet bean paste) with its elegant sweetness and smooth plant-based butter into mochi yourself. Enjoy the "freshly made deliciousness" customized to your liking, whether as a fruit daifuku or a luxurious anko-butter.

Sales Outline

【Sales Period】Starting June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) (Seasonal Limited)

【Price】4,980 yen (tax included)

【Serving Time】Served from 15:00 (90-minute sessions)

【Limited Quantity】10 servings per day / Reservation required

【Sales Location】Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo (within Chishaku-in grounds)

※All photos are for illustrative purposes.

About Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo

Chishaku-in, a historic temple that conveys the splendid culture of the Momoyama period, including the national treasure screen paintings by Hasegawa Tohaku, has the Saryo "Kikyo" quietly situated in a corner of the "Chishaku-in Kaikan," which breathes modern life into its vast grounds. The interior is a space where the dignified atmosphere inherited from history blends with high-quality Wa-Modern aesthetics.

Here, you can leisurely enjoy authentic Shojin cuisine and Kyoto-style kaiseki meals that embody the solemn air of the temple, as well as sweets that delicately express the changing seasons.

■ "Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo" Store Overview

・Location: 964 Higashi-Kawaramachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0951 (within Chishaku-in Kaikan)

・Business Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (Food L.O. 19:30 / Drink L.O. 19:30)

・Access: 10-minute walk from Keihan Main Line "Shichijo Station" / 3-minute walk from "Higashiyama Shichijo" bus stop

・Official URL: https://saryo-kikyo.com/

【Inquiries Regarding Products】

Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo / Contact: Nakata TEL: 075-551-8108