Philosopher’s Walk in Kyoto

The Philosopher’s Walk, popular as a pathway, is located at the foot of Mt. Higashiyama,
Kyoto City.
It starts from Nyakuoji Shrine near Eikando to Ginkakuji Temple,
which is about 1.8 km along a canal and has been chosen as one of
“The best hundred roads in Japan”.
This is one of my favorite spots and especially the cherry blossom season is wonderful.
There are some cafes and Japanese sweets shops so you can take a quick break
if you get tired.

A sign which stands near the entrance of the Philosopher’s Walk

A philosopher Kitaro Nishida and his pupils used to walk this path in pondering.
That’s why it came to be called “Philosopher’s Walk”.
In the middle of the walk, near Honenin Temple,
a poem Nishida wrote as follows, was carved on a monument.
“Live and let live. At any rate, I go my own way.”

Kitaro Nishida’s monument The calligraphy is his original

The cherry blossoms on the walk started to fall and the surface of the canal
was covered by the pink petals.
※From Hankyu Railway’s official Twitter

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