Quiet Dawn Walk along Philosopher's Path | Kyoto, Japan 4K Morning Ambience

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Published 2024-05-12

The Philosopher's Path is a well-known stone walking trail on the eastern edge of Kyoto, Japan. The path is about 2 kilometers and runs along a small river, or maybe it's a canal, from the Ginkaku-ji area to the Nanzen-ji area. It is often crowded, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. I wanted to experience the path without crowds so I set out before dawn to walk the path and enjoy a bit of morning tranquility.

We start on the northern side of the trail and walk through a traditional neighborhood before setting off down the stone path once there is a bit more light. There are only a few people out and about, but luckily there are a few cats to keep us company.

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00:00 Intro
01:20 Ginkakuji-cho neighborhood
13:40 Philosopher's Path
18:05 Cat walk
21:05 Neighborhood
28:00 Path
34:36 Canal Walk Map
36:19 Cat sighting 1
41:16 Path
55:58 Kōun-ji Temple
01:00:49 Leaving path
01:12:18 Nanzen-ji
01:22:31 Suirokaku Waterway Bridge
01:29:16 Canal
01:33:35 Water treatment plant
01:41:55 Return to temple

All Comments (21)

@kolapyellow7631 1 month ago

Very beautiful. This put other countries to shame, not a single plastic trash litter the environment. Clean and healthy.
@melonsushipan 1 month ago

Used to live in Japan for 4 years. Nothing beats the quiet and peace during dawn there.
@gamemusicmeltingpot2192 21 days ago

the birds chirping, nature sounds and quiet of dawn is something that makes me happy for some reason
@viro1636 1 month ago

I love how quite Japan can be.
@ambercollie1429 1 month ago

this is the kind of place i want to live in, clean and no annoying noisy neighbors T,T
@kuroneko7022 1 month ago

Look how clean and quiet it is. Japan is one of a kind.❤
@furtherdefinitions1 1 month ago

The first time I came to Kyoto I walked this path with my wife. Love this place
@amandolavita 14 days ago

I was watching this video, and i fell asleep, I haven't slept like this in ages. Relaxed, calmed, no pressure or thought about what to do next, just sleep
@lutaayam 28 days ago

I love how there’s refreshments everywhere
@Ayelet.M 21 days ago

One day I'll have a home here <3 I remember how I fell in love with this path.
@brinab4563 1 month ago

Wow, looks like it smells like Field trip mornings.. Japan’s so beautiful
@Elburion 1 month ago

Beautiful place, getting some Holy vibes, thank you for sharing. 💌
@massxpp5142 1 month ago

Would be a great place to rain walk
@PhamVans 1 month ago

A truly beautiful country.
@Edie_Mrigna 21 days ago

I love Japan 🗾. It feels like walking down the streets myself and capturing the pristine vibe of that moment. Your country is one of the best in the world- amazing people and culture. P.S- Your content is such ASMR. ❤ Keep 'em coming
@saltywhatever9807 1 month ago

Looks like a perfect place for a 20 lane highway 🤩
@atmospheretravel 14 days ago

This really gives a sense of place!
@Ms.AislingsASMR 14 days ago

So peaceful and beautiful.
@VinaWalking98 21 days ago

so peaceful
@prottentogo 2 days ago

I love the patchwork style of architecture. In Germany people just make everything "new" but boring to the eye. So refreshing to see that they rather have older, raw wood than newer, say plastic type material.