Kyoto's most recommended greenery route! Less crowded, more beautiful scenery, and more delicious food!

#July2025
The entire route was shaded by trees, so it wasn't too hot!!
If you had a full day, you could walk like this:
Ginkakuji Temple - Philosopher's Walk - Eikan-do Temple - Tairi-tei - Nanan-ji Temple - Tenjuan Temple

However, since we planned to go back to Shinpukan for shopping in the afternoon, we only stayed half a day and skipped Ginkakuji Temple and half of the Philosopher's Walk (a total of 2 km).
Around 9:00 AM, take bus No. 32 or No. 5 directly from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kamimiya-mae-cho. From there, you can walk half of the Philosopher's Walk towards Eikan-do Temple. Along the way, you'll hear birdsong and the sound of flowing water. There are also many teahouses and sweet shops along the way where you can relax and enjoy the view.
We arrived at Eikan-do Temple around 10:00 AM. It's a must-see. It's less crowded in the morning and the scenery is incredibly beautiful. It's worth sitting quietly and taking in the view. Remember to bring cash, 600 yen per person.

We left for Dali-tei at 11:20 AM. Just in time for the restaurant's opening at 11:30 PM, we were able to enjoy delicious Wagyu sukiyaki and udon, which I think are just as good as the ones at Imaban. The ice cream, available in three different tea flavors, was also delicious. The view was stunning, and the price per person was under 200 yen—it was totally worth it. (By the time we finished eating, there was already a long line. Be sure to go early.)

Afterward, you can leisurely explore Nanan-ji Temple and Tenju-an Temple. The castle tower is small but very comfortable and beautiful, with a breathtaking view at every step. It's well worth it. Tickets are still purchased in cash, and they seem to be 500 yen per person.

We finished with a Blue Bottle coffee and headed back to the shops at 3:00 PM.

This route is perfect for those who don't want to go the extra mile to Sanzen-in Temple and Ruriko-in Temple, or for those who want to spend half a day exploring the sights and half a day shopping. Even if you visit Sanzen-in Temple, Eikan-do Temple is definitely worth a visit.

Post by 走跳碰 | Jul 31, 2025