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Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 蹴上

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Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 蹴上

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(36)

144

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Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 蹴上

03:02

9.43km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Lake Biwa Canal Trail

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679 m

Himukai Daijingu Shrine

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Small shrine in the forest, away from the usual tourist crowds

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3.91 km

View of Kyoto from Mount Daimonji

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4.75 km

View of Kyoto

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You have a great view from up here

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5.25 km

Viewpoint

6.29 km

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

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Ginkaku-ji is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. Its construction began February 21, 1482 . It is popularly known as Ginkaku, the "Silver Pavilion" because of …

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7.63 km

Philosopher's Path

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A very beautiful path from the Silver Pavilion, about 2 km along a small river. There are many cherry and maple trees here, making it perfect for spring and autumn walks.

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8.74 km

Nanzen-ji Temple

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One of the few temples where you can climb inside... for a fee of 600 yen. In return, you get a good view from the top.

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8.82 km

Tenju-an Garden

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A small but very fine garden next to the mighty Nanzen-ji Temple. A very beautiful pond with a house overlooking the garden. Special feature: golden carp.

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9.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

2.27 km

1.05 km

675 m

667 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

1.68 km

1.64 km

988 m

571 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

28°C

19°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Philosopher's Path – Nanzen-ji Temple loop from 蹴上

Lake Biwa Canal Trail

Himukai Daijingu Shrine

View of Kyoto from Mount Daimonji

View of Kyoto

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

Philosopher's Path

Nanzen-ji Temple

Tenju-an Garden

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