Editing Philosopher's Walk

{{short description|Path in Kyoto, Japan}}
{{hatnote|For the footpaths of the same name in Heidelberg, Germany, see [[Heidelberg#Philosophers' Walk|Heidelberg]], or in Toronto, Canada, see [[Philosopher's Walk (Toronto)]].}}
[[File:Japan Kyoto philosophers walk DSC00297.jpg|thumb|right|In summer]]
[[File:Path of philosophy.jpg|thumb|right|In spring, [[Cherry tree]]s in blossom]]
[[File:Philosophers Path GIS3006F11.svg|thumb|right|Map]]

The {{Nihongo|'''Philosopher's Walk'''|哲学の道|Tetsugaku-no-michi|lit. Path of Philosophy}} is a pedestrian path that follows a [[cherry tree|cherry-tree]]-lined canal in [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]] between [[Ginkaku-ji]] and [[Nanzen-ji]]. First opened in 1890 and extended again in 1912, the path follows the course of a shallow irrigation channel bringing water from the [[Lake Biwa Canal]].

== Etymology ==
The route is so-named because two 20th-century Japanese philosophers and [[Kyoto University]] professors, [[Nishida Kitaro]] and [[Hajime Tanabe]], are thought to have used it for daily exercise.

== Layout ==
The path passes a number of temples and shrines such as [[Hōnen-in]], [[Ōtoyo Shrine]], and [[Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji]]. It takes about 30 minutes to complete the walk, although many people spend more time visiting the sights along the way. On the northern part of the walk, there are good views of the nearby [[Daimonji]]. The walk is a popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during [[hanami]].

== External links ==
{{commons|哲学の道|Philosopher's Walk}}
* [http://fromkyoto.jugem.jp/ Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto Japan]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070221033520/http://babibubebo.com/2006/07/04/tetsugaku-no-michi-philosophers-path/ Photos and information about Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto Japan]
* [[:de:Philosophenweg (Heidelberg)]]
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kyoto]]
[[Category:Japanese philosophy]]
[[Category:Hanami spots of Japan]]
[[Category:Hiking trails in Japan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kyoto Prefecture]]
[[Category:Kyoto School]]


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