Hanabishi
高野山料理 花菱
Koyasan shojin ryori restaurant founded in the early Meiji era, opposite Senjuin-bashi bus stop, serving formal vegetarian Buddhist meals to visitors who are not staying in a temple lodge.
Hanabishi has served Koyasan cuisine since the early Meiji era, and is a common choice for visitors who are not staying in a temple lodge but want to try formal shojin ryori. Its signature Sankozen set includes a honzen course with sesame tofu, eggplant dengaku and simmered dishes; there are also richer kaiseki-style shojin sets and non-vegetarian Shokado bento. An English menu is available. About ¥2,000–5,000 per person (prices adjusted since March 2025). Reserve for weekend lunch; on weekdays you can usually walk in. From Koyasan Station, take the bus toward Okunoin for about 10 minutes and get off at Senjuin-bashi.
Opening hours
11:00–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter); reservations required after 18:00; closed days vary, check the official website
Nearby sights
- Kongo Sanmai-in Temple
- Kongobu-ji Temple
- Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
- Koyasan Reihokan Museum
- Tokugawa Mausoleum
- Karukaya-do Hall
- Danjo Garan & Konpon Daito
- Ekoin Temple