Philosopher's Walk

For the footpaths of the same name in Heidelberg, Germany, see Heidelberg, or in Toronto, Canada, see Philosopher's Walk (Toronto).
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In spring, Cherry trees in blossom
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The Philosopher's Walk (哲学の道, Tetsugaku-no-michi; lit. Path of Philosophy) is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. First opened in 1890 and extended again in 1912, the path follows the course of a shallow irrigation channel bringing water from the Lake Biwa Canal.

Etymology

The route is so-named because two 20th-century Japanese philosophers and Kyoto University professors, Nishida Kitaro and Hajime Tanabe, are thought to have used it for daily exercise.

Layout

The path passes a number of temples and shrines such as Hōnen-in, Ōtoyo Shrine, and Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji. It takes about 30 minutes to complete the walk, although many people spend more time visiting the sights along the way. On the northern part of the walk, there are good views of the nearby Daimonji. The walk is a popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during hanami.

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References

Clancy, Judith (2008). Exploring Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital. Stone Bridge Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-933330-64-8.

Richmond, Simon; Jan Dodd; Sophie Branscombe; Robert Goss; Jean Snow (2011). The Rough Guide to Japan. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-84836-615-2.

Rowthorn, Chris (February 2012). Kyoto. Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-1-74179-401-4.

Masuda, Koh (1991). Kenkyusha's New Japanese-English Dictionary. Kenkyusha Limited. ISBN 4-7674-2015-6.


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