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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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njiangie

哲學之道是有名的賞櫻地點，我去的時候是沒有櫻花的，沒櫻花的話就單純只是一條沒什麼特色、沒風景，乜沒什麼商店，而又漫長的道路。 more »
ace88888

何度か訪れていますがいつも銀閣から南禅寺方面へ歩きます。桜の時期に訪れると、小川に花びらが浮かんでいたり、道沿いには桜はもちろん雪柳なども咲いていてとても春らしい気分を味わえます。途中には休憩できるようなカフェなどもあります。最後まであるくとかなり長いコースになるので、スニーカーなど歩きやすい靴で行くほうがいいです。 more »

Visited several times always walk from ginkakuji South towards the temple. Visit cherry blossoms or petals floating in the Brook, and blooming cherry of course, Willow "along the way, feels a great spring. There are also cafés like you can break in the middle. You'd better go in and walk to the end quite a long course, so sneakers walking shoes.

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Dave W

Yes it was crowded beyond crazy but nothing could diminish the incredible experience of the cherry blossoms at their absolute peak. Simply wonderful and a must do when the blossoms are there. t other ... more »

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