Philosopher’s Path Kyoto, also known as Tetsugaku No Michi, is one of the most amazing places to visit in Japan. The 2-kilometer Philosopher’s Path is one of those must-see Places to visit in Kyoto, but not because it’s flashy or loud. Instead, it charms you with a lazy canal lined with cherry trees, tiny cafes in Kyoto snugged into corners where time seems to have stopped, and temples like Kiyomizu-Dera where even the stone lanterns have stories to tell. Named after a philosopher who probably had his best ideas while wandering here, it’s one of the most laid-back Things to do in Kyoto.
Our Japan tour packages include this stretch between the Silver Pavilion and Nanzen-ji temple, but here’s a local secret – come at dawn when it’s just you, the morning mist, and a few philosophical cats planning their day. No deep thoughts are required – follow the path and let Kyoto’s most amazing walk work its magic.
