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Shigetsu

Restaurant · Shojin

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Kyoto shojin cooking, rooted in Buddhist temple tradition, charted by Michelin with a Bib Gourmand.

Shojin cooking in Kyoto carries centuries of Buddhist temple practice—vegetarian discipline turned art. Shigetsu holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, recognition that this style of restraint and seasonal respect is worth the detour, even in a city defined by it.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11