訪日外国人古都（コト）体験

100 Selected Paths of Japan 日本の道百選

This area, which includes Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion) is always high in the remarks of popular sightseeing locations in Kyoto. Walking along the Philosoper`s Path is something you will definitely want to do. Running from near Ginkaku-ji to the vicinity of Kumano Nyaku Oji Jinja, this walking course of approximately 2km follows the Lake Biwa Canal and its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are splendid. Chosen as one of the 100 Selected Paths of Japan, it is also well-loved by locals

銀閣寺エリアは、京都の人気観光地の中でも必ず上位にくる場所です。是非歩いてみたいのが哲学の道です。銀閣寺付近から熊野若王子神社の辺りまで続く、約2キロにわたる琵琶湖疏水沿いの散歩道で、桜や紅葉が見事です。「日本の道百選」にも選ばれ、地元の人からも愛されています。

A footpath alongside a canal with splendid scenery in all four seasons 四季の眺めが見事な疏水沿いの散策路

Its name comes from the philosopher and Kyoto University professor Nishida Kitaro walking of that path while deep in thought. Its rows of cherry trees are beautiful in spring. These become a tunnel of blossoms in full bloom at the beginning of April. In summer, fireflies dance there and in autumn there are the rich reds and yellows of the leaves. The Philosophers Path has many charms for those who walk it in all four seasons.

哲学の道の名前は、京都大学の教授だった哲学者西田幾多郎が、思索にふけりながらこの道うぃ歩いたことに由来します。春は桜並木が美しく、4月の初めには満開の花のトンネルになります。夏には蛍が舞い、秋は紅葉に彩られるなど、四季を通して歩く人を魅了しています。

Honen-in & Anraku-ji 法然院＆安楽寺

Branching off towards the east side of the Philosopher`s Path a small, charming route is along the foothills. It is dotted with temples such as Honen-in, with its distinctive mounds of white sand that symbolize purifying water, and Anraku-ji, which is known for its Pumpkin memorial service.

また、哲学の道よりも一本東側の山沿いを通る小路も趣深く、清めの砂を表す砂盛が印象的な法然院、「かぼちゃ供養」でも知られる安楽寺などの寺院が点在しています。

Eikan-do & Nanzen-ji 永観堂＆南禅寺

If you continue southward along the Philosopher`s Path you will soon come upon temples such as Eikan-do and Nanzen-ji on the southern side of the path, so the walk from Ginkaku-ji to Nanzen-ji really is worth a try.

哲学の道を南下すると、そのすぐ南側には永観堂や南禅寺があります。銀閣寺から南禅寺まで散策するのも良いと思います。