The Philosopher’s Path, in Japanese called Tetsugaku-no-michi (哲学の道), is a lush, tree-lined pathway in the Sakyō Ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is called the Philosopher’s Path because a Kyoto University professor of philosophy, Nishida Kitaro, walked the path frequently as a meditation of sorts. Intro to the Philosopher's Path The Philosopher's Path is about 2 kilometers/1.2 miles long and is free to walk through. It has become a popular area for tourists because of its beauty and proximity to some of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks. It is possible to walk it in 30 minutes at a moving pace (this is