TouchScreenTravels logo

TouchScreenTravels

Our Touch, your Travels…
  1. Home
  2. Japan’s Best
  3. Topics
  4. REGIONS
  5. Kyōto 京都
  6. Philosopher’s Path 哲学の道

This is a preview of the full content of our Japan’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
iOS App Store Google Play

Philosopher’s Path 哲学の道

Pleasant 2km stone path stroll; a must-do

The Philosophers Walk is about 2km long and runs along a canal

A stroll along the Tetsugaku-no-michi (the Philosopher’s Path) is one of my favourite things to do in Kyōto.

It’s an extremely pleasant 2km walk linking the Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and the Nanzen-ji Temple.

The path got its name thanks to the famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, who it’s said used to practice meditation while walking this route on his daily commute to Kyōto University.

Expect a lovely canal-side stroll with restaurants, cafes, and boutiques, as well as a number of smaller temples and shrines.

At the path’s southern end, it’s a short walk on roads to the Eikandō Temple, a famous autumn colour spot, and on to the Nanzen-ji.

Practical Info Practical Info icon

Philosopher’s Path

Kyōto 京都

Kyōto In-A-Day

If you’ve only got a day....

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by shankar s.