From Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji πΏ(1)
A Relaxing Kyoto Walking Tour from Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji via the Philosopher's Path πΏ ππΈ Here's the overall itinerary: ππΊOkazaki Park Flea Market β Heian Shrine β Nanzen-ji Temple β Farmoon β Ginkaku-ji Temple β Philosopher's Path β BAL β Yakitori Specialty Restaurant Kuchibashimodern Departing from Karasuma-Oike at 8:30 AM. ππΈ At 9:00 AM, head to the flea market in front of Okazaki Park. Okazaki Park often hosts markets, with the most famous being the Heian Raku-ichi (handmade crafts) and Heian Flea Market (second-hand goods). ππΊOn this particular day, there was another smaller flea market at Okazaki Park, with around 80 stalls. It's a local market for buying and selling second-hand items, with a wide variety of goods at very affordable prices. ππΊThe items aren't as high-end as in the other markets I mentioned, but you can find clothes, vinyl records, dolls, and more. The goods are quite diverse and very reasonably priced. While the items aren't as premium, it's worth noting that the nearby roasted sweet potatoes are absolutely delicious! π ππΈ From there, it's just a two-minute walk to Heian Shrine to see the Tang Dynasty-style architecture. ππΊYou can also draw a fortune to see how your luck is faring. Admission to Heian Shrine itself is free, but if you want to visit the inner garden, the Jingu, there is a 600 yen entrance fee. At 11:00 AM, arrive at Nanzen-ji Temple to see the karesansui (dry landscape garden) and the famous tiger paintings. ππΈ The Sanmon Gate at Nanzen-ji is always an awe-inspiring sight. I had originally planned to visit the Nanzen-in sub-temple, but it happened to be closed for maintenance. ππΊ #Kyoto πΈ
