I would rate this as the No2 highlight of my trip. The whole route along the canals was just so, err, beautiful? I cant find the right adjective. Peaceful? I had so many photos taken along the walk my SD card ran out of space. A must-do in Kyoto. You could hang back in one of the cafes along the... More

I was here in April 2012 during the cherry blossom season. It was a peaceful and calm walk along the canal lined with cherry trees. A very beautiful combination of the canal and cherry trees. There are some quaint shops and cafes that line the street along the canal. I alighted at Ginkakuji-mae bus-stop and started my route along the... More

The Philosophers Walk in Kyoto was indeed a very memorable experience. We were there April 11, 2012 a Wednesday. Approximately 3 kilometersof endless cherry blossom trees that line up both banks of a stream that wounds through various streets and alleys of the ginkaku-ji and Nyakuoji-jinja area in Kyoto. A stroke of luck that we saw the cherry blossoms in... More

Some Kyoto sites are labeled 'touristy' because they are simple and rewarding at all seasons. The Philosopher's Walk from the Silver Pavilion (Ginkakuji) to the Zen complex at Nanzen-ji is just such an attraction. Even at the height of Cherry Blossom time traffic, this stroll beside the canal and under the trees is a delight. Its charms survive the dozens... More

Beautiful area for a stroll. Not recommended during winter, but very nice on hot evening in the summer More

We visited there on 6April hoping to walk under the sakura flowers but unfortunately sakura are not in blood yet this year due to cold weather. A bit dissapointing but still nice place. More

We were there today (April 5) and it was raining and there were very few cherry blossoms in bloom yet. That didn't matter. You can buy an umbrella from any number of shops for 500 yen and the rain is forgotten. There are lots of people strolling around and there is a nice mood in the air. It's enough that... More

The walk can take some time but it well worth the stroll - there are many photographic moments and when you're done head into Gion. More

This is my third time walking along the Philosophy's Walk (across three separate visit to Kyoto). The walk has always been the first thing on my itnerary when I visited Kyoto as it sets me in the right mood to enjoy the peaceful nature of Kyoto (away from the hustle of everyday life). More