Finding the Philosopher's Path

Kyoto Rewind 2008: April 3, 2008A view of the great gate of Nanzen-ji through a lacey veil of cherry blossoms. Nanzen-ji, or the Southern Mountain Temple, is thought to be the most famous and important Zen temple in the world.Located just outside of Heian Shrine, Okazaki Canal connects the Lake Biwa Canal network with the Kamo River.A ride on a the canal is a great way to view the cherry blossoms.Walking the streets of Kyoto, somewhere in between the grounds of Nanzen-ji and the Philosopher's Path.This stoney, sakura-lined path leads to the gate of a private residence we stumbled upon as we