Stretching from Ginkakuji Temple to Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine, this approximately 2-kilometer path is one of Kyoto’s classic walking routes. We were very lucky to visit when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. As we walked along the canal, both sides were lined with blooming cherry trees, and the soft pink sea of blossoms complemented Kyoto’s streetscape beautifully. It was so beautiful that we didn’t want to walk too quickly. We didn’t plan anything in particular and simply took our time walking and enjoying the scenery along the way, which made it even easier to appreciate the charm of spring in Kyoto.
Philosopher's Path | Review by wendy
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Kyoto Gyoen
The premises has the Kyoto Imperial Palace at the center in which Meiji Emperor lived until he moved to Edo, surrounded by the town where the homes of aristocrats lined up. In Meiji Period, the premises were turned into the Kyoto Gyoen Park. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace are still used by the imperial families.
以京都御所為中心，這裡曾是歷代天皇生活了500多年的皇室之地，如今則成為京都市中心一座廣闊又充滿歷史氣息的公園。
第一次走進京都御苑，最讓人喜歡的就是那份開闊與寧靜。高大的樹木、大片綠意，搭配古老的皇室建築，漫步其中，會讓人不自覺放慢腳步。到訪這天天氣真的太好了，藍天、白雲、滿眼綠意，整個京都御苑美得特別舒服！
沒有特別安排什麼行程，就這樣慢慢走、慢慢看，反而更能感受到京都悠閒的一面。來京都除了熱鬧的景點，也很推薦留一點時間到京都御苑走走，感受一下屬於京都的歷史與靜謐。
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Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)
It is located right in front of Kyoto Station. It was designed in the shape of a lighthouse to illuminate Kyoto, and is the tallest building in Kyoto at 131 meters. It has been visited by over 32 million people since it opened in 1964.
Kyoto Tower looks especially refreshing during the day against the bright blue sky and white clouds. Its white tower and distinctive observation deck make it easy to recognize from a distance. Around Kyoto Station, you can appreciate the unique atmosphere created by the tower blending into the Kyoto cityscape. During the day, it has a sleek, fresh appearance;
at night, once the lights come on, it transforms into another captivating view. The same Kyoto Tower has a different kind of beauty by day and by night.
One of Kyoto's attractions, it's great for taking photos and enjoying the city views during the day, while at night you can enjoy the romantic atmosphere after the tower lights up.
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Sanzen-in Temple
When Dengyo Daishi established Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, he set up his hut in Toto Minamidani, which is believed to be the beginning of Sanzen-in, one of the three Monzeki temples in Tendai Sect. In Monzeki temple, a member of the imperial family was the priest.
If there’s one place in Kyoto where you don’t need to rush to do anything, I would choose Sanzen-in Temple. As you enter the mountain forests of Ohara, there is none of the city’s noise and bustle—only an ancient temple, moss, stone steps, and greenery everywhere you look. Sunlight filters through the treetops and falls across the garden, and even the air seems to grow quiet.
My favorite part is the moss garden. Lush green moss covers the ground alongside the old wooden buildings, creating a sense of gentleness and tranquility left behind by the passage of time. Although it takes some time to get here from central Kyoto, that very distance gives Sanzen-in an added beauty far removed from the noise of the world.
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