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

03:02

9.39km

400m

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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6.39 km

Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no Michi)

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The Philosophers' Way in the east of Kyoto stretches from the "Ginkakuji Temple" in the north to the "Nanzenji Temple" in the south. Along the way there are numerous cherry …

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8.70 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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8.78 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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9.39 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.47 km

1.28 km

765 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

1.48 km

1.16 km

1.12 km

595 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

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Friday 22 May

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22 %

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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

Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no Michi)

Nanzen-ji Temple

Tenju-an Garden

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