Walk the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto

“I try to visit the Philosopher’s Path each time I go to Kyoto because it is such a special place, and on each trip I discover new things I had not noticed before. If you have anxiety and a million thoughts constantly cluttering your head like I do, this path is one that can calm you from the inside out. It is magical. So, I would like to show you some of the lovely sights I have come across on various journeys through and around the Philosopher’s Path. [...] On various visits, some other things I have seen on the Philosopher’s Path included locals walking their dogs, little shops selling green tea ice cream, children in their uniforms walking home from school, artists painting the landscape, and pottery shops. I notice something new on every visit!”

“Afterward, we started our stroll down the Philosopher’s Path. Although the cherry blossoms were not in season, I could imagine just how beautiful the path would be in early spring. [...] Finally, we visited the last temple on the Philospher’s Path – Nanzenji Temple. It is a Zen temple, and best of all, the grounds are free to visit. [...] I highly recommend the Philosopher’s Path if you come to Kyoto. It is serene and lovely. I can see why a philosopher would take this walk every day.”