Tetsugaku no Michi, Kyoto

Tetsugaku no Michi or more commonly known as the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto is a...path.

However, while we can say in the modern times that it is what it is, which is a path, is no ordinary path.

Tetsugaku no Michi is a scenic path lined with Sakura trees with a beautiful and clean river running just right beside the path.

A philosopher walked this path daily, thus getting the infamous name of 'Philosopher's Path'.

How long is the Philosopher's Path? The Philosopher's path is two-kilometers long. It might be quite a distance especially for those who do not walk regularly, as you walk along the path, though, you won't notice that you have already walked two kilometers and only to realize that you have already reached the end of it.

The best place, I'd say to start is via Nanzenji Temple. The start of the Philosopher's Path is just right outside Nanzenji Temple, which has a very expansive property with a whole lot of tourists roaming around. Just being inside the vicinity of Nanzenji Temple may already take up most of your strength that you may reserved for other tourist locations, due to the sheer size of the property.

It is worth highlighting, especially if you're not fond of a place packed with tourists, that the road outside of Nanzenji Temple is a beauty, it is quaint and a peaceful neighborhood, it can even be a tourist spot itself.

Not a lot of tourists walk the road outside Nanzenji temple, and this is the gateway going to the Philosopher's Path.

If it's part of your trip itinerary to visit Nanzenji Temple, might as well make the Philosopher's Path a part of your itinerary.

There are cafes along the path, though not a lot of them - and benches as well, if you want to spend time and take in the scenic beauty of Tetsugaku no Michi, or if you're feeling tired and your feet is starting to feel the brunt of the walk. Local bask under the sun and...sleep. Who wouldn't? Hearing the rustling of the leaves, the tweets of the birds and the sound of rushing water will for sure relax the mind.

No wonder Kitaro Nishida walked this path daily.

Multiple places to take pictures of. I'm no pro photographer, obviously; but, I try to the best of my ability to take beautiful pictures, at least in my own standard and point of view, of beautiful places such as this.

Yes, tourists walk the path, both local and foreigners; but, not a lot of tourists walk it.

Once you reach the end of the path, just walk towards the main highway to ride the bus and go wherever is your next destination.