Philosopher's way

Local name哲学の道
LocationSakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

The Philosopher's Walk 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.

Tags Scenic RoutePathWalkwayCobblestonePedestrian
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Kyoto: Ginkakuji and the Philosopher's Path Guided Bike Tour from 80 USD
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher's_Walk

Address Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8406, Japan

Coordinates 35°1'21.647" N 135°47'42.664" E

Tours and activities: Philosopher's way

Kyoto: Ginkakuji and the Philosopher's Path Guided Bike Tour

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Nara: Half-Day UNESCO Heritage & Local Culture Walking Tour

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