Nov. 28, Wed.
Tetsugaku-no-michi
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Tetsugaku-no-michi, literally "Philosopher's Walk," runs about two kilometers between Nyakuoji-bashi and Ginkakuji-bashi. It lies beside a stretch of the Lake Biwa Canal that flows along the foot of the Higashiyama range.
This paved promenade derived its name from the fact that philosopher Kitaro Nishida once contemplated and strolled along here. Now one of Kyoto's definitive promenades popular all year round, the area is particularly busy in spring with the cherry blossoms and in fall with the beautiful colors. Cafes, galleries, and shops selling delightful items are interspersed amid average homes. The shrines and temples add to the Kyoto-like atmosphere of this quiet area.
In this episode, we promenade along Tetsugaku-no-michi where we will see a harmonious blend of man and nature.
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Sachiko Hattori
Cross-cultural Communications Consultant
Hattori was born and raised in Kyoto. After graduating from Doshisha University in Kyoto, she worked as an in-flight attendant for Japanese, Swiss and Dutch airlines. But she wanted to put her experience in customer service to good use, so she established her own company in cross-cultural communications. Raised on Kyoto hospitality, Hattori assists and promotes Japan to visiting dignitaries, and instructs businessmen on Japanese culture and manners to help them avoid any potential work conflicts due to misunderstandings.
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MAPPING Tetsugaku-no-michi
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Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja
Otoyo Jinja
Gallery Takano
Keage Incline
Nejirimanpo
Suirokaku
Anraku-ji
Yojiya Cafe, Ginkakuji Branch
Honen-in
Miroku-in
Someno Hitomi
Kazenoyakata
Kyoto Chidoriya
Sojiki Nakahigashi
Ginkaku-ji
Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja
For a safe trip, we begin by dedicating an ema votive wooden plaque decorated with local scenery at this shrine, which stands at the southern end of Tetsugaku-no-michi.
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Otoyo Jinja
This shrine's deity has powers to bless worshippers with health and long life. The entrance to Okunisha, a subordinate shrine, is guarded by mice statues, not dogs typical found at most shrines.
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Gallery Takano
This gallery and shop is run by an established Kyoto-based publisher. Among the woodblock prints displayed in the store is the pochi-bukuro collection, which shows Kyoto's playful side. Have fun browsing the designs on these envelopes used when giving money in gratitude.
http://www.gallery-takano.com/
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Keage Incline
Disused railway tracks lie south of Tetsugaku-no-michi. The boats that once navigated the Lake Biwa Canal had difficulties carrying their loads up the incline, so they were transported along this train line. This location is famous for cherry blossoms in the spring.
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Nejirimanpo
Nejirimanpo is the brick tunnel that passes beneath the incline. The bricks were laid at an angle to dissipate the weight from above and strengthen the tunnel.
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Suirokaku
This aqueduct, which stands within the temple grounds of Nanzen-ji, is modeled on the Ancient Roman aqueducts. The brick structure with its beautiful arches is a famous Kyoto tourist sight.
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Anraku-ji
Anraku-ji is one of the temples found on the mountain side of Tetsugaku-no-michi. Every July 25th, the temple holds an event called Kabocha-kuyo or "pumpkin memorial service." On this day, the oddly shaped shishigatani pumpkin is dedicated to the deity. It is believed that eating this pumpkin prevents illnesses, so worshippers are served pumpkin dishes.
http://anrakuji-kyoto.com/
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Yojiya Cafe, Ginkakuji Branch
Enjoy a matcha green tea cappuccino graced with a lady's face while overlooking the beautiful Japanese garden at this cafe, which was once a villa.
http://www.yojiya.co.jp/pages/ginkakuji.html
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Honen-in
Honen-in is named after the founder of the Buddhist Jodo - or Pure Land - Sect, Honen. He expounded that people could achieve salvation by intoning, "namu amida-butsu." The two sand formations that stand in the temple compound are named Byakusadan, and represent clean water. Worshippers who pass between them are said to be purified.
http://www.honen-in.jp/
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Miroku-in
A jizo bodhisattva statue is enshrined within the small temple in front of Miroku-in. Many people come to pray to this jizo who will bless them with happiness.
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Someno Hitomi
Masaru Hitomi, the owner of a dyed-textile shop, was born and raised along Tetsugaku-no-michi. He has been photographing the promenade since his youth. Experience the beauty of the seasons along Tetsugaku-no-michi through his works.
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Kazenoyakata
This shop sells items created on the image of the breeze that blows off Testugaku-no-michi. The kinutemari orbs of woven silk are like brightly colored bubbles floating in the wind.
http://www.kazenoyakata.co.jp/
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Kyoto Chidoriya
Chidoriya once sold geikos and maikos cosmetics and accessories at a different location. Tomomi Horikiri, who took over the store, worked as a make-up artist in the United States and continues producing cosmetics from natural materials using traditional methods.
http://www.kyotochidoriya.com/
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Sojiki Nakahigashi
This restaurant is one of the hardest restaurants in Kyoto to secure a reservation. Many of their dishes are made with none other than wild grass. Hisao Nakahigashi, the owner, goes out everyday to pick his ingredients. We learn the true meaning of gochiso, or feast, from Nakahigashi.
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Ginkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji was a villa built by Yoshimasa, the eighth Ashikaga shogun. After his death, it was converted into a temple. Kannonden, more commonly referred to as Ginkaku - or Silver Pavilion - is most impressive. Yoshimasa was learned in both the way of tea and ikebana flower arrangement, so this structure symbolizes Kyoto's wabi and sabi - simplicity and subtlety. In this episode, we get a special look at Ginkaku in the moonlight.
http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/g_about.html
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