Philosopher'S Walk Kyoto

Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk is the name given to a 2km-long path through north-eastern Kyoto, along which a philosophy professor, Kitaro Nishida, used to frequently walk. It is a surprisingly pleasant and relaxing walk even today, though you will undoubtedly share it with more tourists than Kitaro did. The walk runs south from Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺, the Silver Pavilion) beside a river to Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine. Highlights of the Philosopher’s Walk in order heading south: Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) Honen-in Temple is a beautiful secluded temple with a thatched gate. Anrakuji Temple is very popular in cherry blossom season, early summer for its azaleas and late autumn for its leaves of red and orange. Otoyo-jinja Shrine is listed as a Place of Scenic Beauty among the ancient temples and shrines gracing the Kyoto. Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine is particularly popular in late autumn (fall) when the leaves of the surrounding trees have turned various shades of orange and red. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is famous for its fall foliage and for its prominence in the past as a center of learning. Nanzenji Temple is popular temple complex with a distinctive two-storey entrance gate (sanmon) and aqueduct. Many guidebooks suggest that the walk continues further south from Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine to Nanzenji Temple, but this southerly section of the walk is less insistently signposted. Kyoto Hotel Looking for Kyoto Accommodation? Please support our site by using our Kyoto Hotel reservation system. | | |