Kyoto Path of Philosophy
Otherwise known, in English, as the Walk of Philosophy, The Philosopher’s Path, or The Philosopher’s Walk (哲学の道 or tetsugaku no michi), this is a small path beside a canal between Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion) and the Nanzenji area of Kyoto.
Early in April you will see many cherry blossoms along this path. We purchased some hand-painted postcards from an artist immediately after she painted them along the path. They hang in a frame in my bathroom where I am happily reminded of this path on a daily basis.
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