Have you ever seen cherry blossoms in Japan?
In this video, I show you cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path in the Sakyo ward in Kyoto.
Find out other videos shot in this area on this channel so check it out!
1. The Philosopher’s path (Sakyo ward, Kyoto city)
The Philosopher’s path, “Tetsugaku no Michi” in Japanese, is a charming pedestrian route located in Sakyo ward of Kyoto city that stretches for around 2 kilometers along the Lake Biwa Canal among stunning natural scenery.
As Professor Nishida Kitaro commuted to Kyoto University daily, the path received its name from the philosopher who walked it for meditation.
420 cherry trees line the path, making it a pleasant walk. Many tourists come to see the scenery during the day, but fewer in the early morning.
The peak bloom : last March - early April.
It is possible, with any luck, to see a raft of cherry flowers at the end of blossom. Every year, locals look forward to seeing it.
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Entrance fee: Free
2. Otoyo shrine (Sakyo ward, Kyoto city)
This is where it is possible to admire the plum blossoms and the cherry blossoms at the same time. It is located next to The Philosopher’s path. The rat is enshrined here.
You can see other animal statues.
Entrance fee : no need but you can offer money into a offertory box
Video about plum blossom at this shrine➡ • Early spring in Kyoto,...
Google maps: goo.gl/maps/KccFGRDcCeZSs8bu5...
3. Shirakawa canal (Sakyo ward, Kyoto city)
The canal can be reached by walking along the canal of the Philosopher’s path. It crosses Takano river and finally reaches Kamo river.
Entrance fee: free
Google maps:maps.app.goo.gl/MnjEyfdfXvRJp...
Have a nice walk!
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Chapters
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00:00 Start
00:12 Philosopher’s path
00:21 DAY1
02:14 DAY2
04:16 DAY3
05:18 DAY4
06:31 DAY5
07:31 DAY6
09:07 Otoyo shrine
10:36 Shirakawa canal
11:08 Ending
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