Izusen Daiji-in (Daitoku-ji Temple)

Izusen Daiji-in, set within the sprawling Daitoku-ji Zen temple complex in northern Kyoto, serves refined shojin-ryori in a tranquil temple setting. An English menu is available, though the official website is mainly in Japanese. Advance reservations are all it takes, and foreign guests are welcomed without issue. The surrounding temple precincts, with their famous gardens, reward an unhurried visit. The serene moss gardens of Daitoku-ji are worth exploring before or after the meal.