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[A customized experiential museum for the entire town]
Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai, a great figure in the world of Japanese Buddhism known to all Japanese people. Born 1,250 years ago, Kukai trained and attained enlightenment in the magnificent natural surroundings of his hometown, Shikoku. Even now, more than 1,200 years after his days of activity, many worshippers who admire Kukai visit from all over the world and follow the pilgrimage route he left behind.
At the five temples in Zentsuji City associated with Kukai, we offer experiential content that allows you to confront yourself and hone your five senses with the themes of Mandala Temple (touch), Deshakka Temple (sight), Koyama Temple (hearing), Zentsuji (taste), and Kanakura Temple (smell).
In the city, where the culture of "Osentai," where local residents show hospitality to pilgrims, is deeply rooted, we offer experiences such as enjoying the region's traditional crafts and local cuisine.
Zentsuji City is a place where nature and faith are close at hand and you can get a glimpse of simple, everyday life; the entire city is truly an experiential museum!
Why not experience authentic Japan while experiencing the culture that has been cherished and nurtured by people since ancient times?
Learn about Japanese culture and traditional food, shojin ryori (traditional Japanese cuisine)
Le Paysan continues to pursue the one and only "Shojin French" cuisine that sublimates the ideas of vegetarianism, shojin cuisine, and oriental veganism into French cuisine.
The chef will give a detailed lecture on the basics of Shojin ryori, one of Japan's proud food cultures, and then you will experience a lesson in making Shojin ryori at home using seasonal vegetables.
Please enjoy a unique experience where you can use all five senses to experience the food that sustains life.