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Philosopher's Walk, Kyoto

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Enjoy a leisurely stroll on Philosopher's Walk, a stone path lined with cherry trees. Especially picturesque in cherry blossom season, the road will take you on a 2 km (1.2 mile) walk along the Lake Biwa canal. Admire the scenic surroundings, accentuated by the gently flowing water, venture off path to one of the small shrines, or take a break at a local cafe. For travelers who use our online itinerary creator, Kyoto holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Philosopher's Walk and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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Sammevabien

August 17, 2017

Petite promenade le long d'une rivière. Certainement beaucoup plus joli quand les cerisiers sont en fleurs. 2 bon km de marché à pied. Profitez pour visitez les petits temples et cimetière à proximité... more »

Stroll along a river. Certainly much prettier when the cherry trees are in bloom. 2 good km on foot. Enjoy to visit the small temples and cemetery nearby.

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본현 구

August 16, 2017

그냥 동네 골목길이고 옆에는 개천이 흘렀습니다 숲길을 생각했지만 그렇지는 않더군요 왜 철학의 길일까 생각하고 길을 들어섰습니다 조금 걷다보니 일본스러운 건물들과 개천 때문인지 이런저런 생각이 많이 들긴 하더군요 긴카쿠지를 가셨다면 꼰 걸어봐야 하는 건 맞는것 같아요 more »

Just neighborhood side streets, and next to the Creek flowed through this, but it wasn't until a way of thinking and why philosophy has a little walk way Bonnie because of high buildings in Japan and told me about a lot of long Creek have an idea if you have to walk to ginkaku-ji Temple should think I'm lame

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olafoomes

August 16, 2017

A serene place and a must if you are in the area. Great walk alongside a very small river with beautiful cherry trees on both sides. I can only imagine how beautiful this walk must be during the hanam... more »

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