The estimated required time is 2.0 hours from 09:30 to 11:30 or from 13:00 to 15:00.
Summary of Philosopher’s Path Course
This course includes Nanzen-ji, Philosopher’s Path, Honen-in,
Top left : Nanzen-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Emperor Kameyama established it in the 13th century on the site of his previous detached palace. The photo shows the temple’s Sanmon gate.
Top right : Philosopher’s Path is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji.
Lower left : Honen-in is said to have originated in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), when Honen, together with his disciples, built a hermitage where they practiced. The temple grounds filled with life, standing side by side with Amida Buddha.
Lower right : Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple in the north end of Philosopher’s path of Kyoto, one of the constructions that represent the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period (1338-1573).