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

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

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4.8

(14)

250

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

01:48

6.73km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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568 m

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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647 m

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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1.38 km

Start of the Philosopher's Path

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The trail starts at the junction to the Silver Pavilion. From here, it continues along a small stream, surrounded by cherry and maple trees.

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1.88 km

The small shrine is dedicated to the worship of mountain spirits. There are several animal sculptures (mouse, snake, monkey and eagle) as secondary shrines in this shrine.
Entry is free.
A short detour from the Philosopher's Path is worthwhile.

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2.08 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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3.17 km

End of the Philosopher's Path

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After about 2 km, the Philosophers' Path ends. From here, the trail continues toward Nanzen-Ji.

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3.56 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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6.73 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

2.49 km

818 m

423 m

264 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.84 km

1.09 km

728 m

466 m

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

32°C

24°C

57 %

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

Tenju-an Garden

Nanzen-ji Temple

Start of the Philosopher's Path

Koma Nezumi Shrine

Philosopher's Path

End of the Philosopher's Path

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

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