IMMERSE YOURSELF WITH DEEPLY TOUCHING ENCOUNTERS

10/12

NOGERNREHTUOS I I ISRETNUOCNEGNHCUOTYLPEEDHTIWFLESRUOYESREMMThe Shikoku region, which Tokushima Prefecture belongs to, has a culture known as the "Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage," a pilgrimage to 88 temples.23 of the 88 temples are located in Tokushima Prefecture, and at the 23rd temple, Yakuoji Temple located in Minami Town, visitors can enjoy the diet of the monks who are making the pilgrimage. Monks are religiously forbidden to eat meat, fish, and the five spices (chives, garlic, scallions, shallots, ginger), and are prohibited from eating them at Yakuoji Temple or even bringing them onto the temple grounds. For this reason, the diet of monks is "Shojin Cuisine," which mainly consists of vegetables. We invite everyone to experience the food culture that has been passed down from generation to generation using seasonal ingredients. We can also take you to special places in Yakuoji that are normally off-limits to the public.1002Enjoy Traditional Food Cultureat Yakuoji Temple