8Tetsugaku No Michi, Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto boasts one of the most spectacular streets in the world. Commonly defined as “the path of philosophy”, the street Tetsugaku no michi is framed as one of the favorite enclaves of tourists. A destination in which the cherry blossoms give that unique and inimitable aspect that can be related so well to Japanese culture. Undoubtedly, a more than recommendable walk in which your steps will lead you through a unique environment in which you can feel the purest spirit of Asian traditions. A place full of life.Tetsugaku-no-Michi (Path of Philosophy) started to built at the end of the 19th century until 1912, and was called the “Writer’s Walk” dedicated to Ikutoro Nishida, a professor at the University of Kyoto, at the time who was walking along the canal for to refresh his thoughts, from where the street began to be called Tetsugaku-no-Michi (Path of Philosophy). This is a narrow cherry-lined pedestrian path that follows the canal that supplies Biwa Lake water starting at Ginkaku-ji Temple (the Silver Pavilion) near the Kumano-Nyakuoji Shrine and is considered one of the most visited roads by guests for its amazing beauty especially during the flowering period. During the walk overlooking the rare beauty, a cherry blossom tunnel with white petals extending our walk, with fish, ducks in the canal, with historical temples, side inscriptions, shops and cafes visited along the way, make your walk fascinating and unforgettable Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!
