Es gibt immer noch etliches aus Japan zu berichten, zwar schon drei Monate her, aber hoffentlich noch interessant.
There is still a lot to report from Japan. It's already three months ago, but hopefully still interesting.
There is still a lot to report from Japan. It's already three months ago, but hopefully still interesting.
Kyoto ist wirklich sehr sehenswert, wir waren zwar nur sehr kurz dort, haben aber trotzdem einiges erlebt.
Kyoto is a really worth seeing city. Although we have been there for a very short time, but nevertheless we experienced a lot.
Am besten erkundet man, meiner Meinung nach, eine neue Gegend immer zu Fuß. Das haben wir auch an diesem Tag getan.
It's always the best to explore a new area by foot, this is at least my opinion. So we did in Kyoto.
Kyoto is a really worth seeing city. Although we have been there for a very short time, but nevertheless we experienced a lot.
Am besten erkundet man, meiner Meinung nach, eine neue Gegend immer zu Fuß. Das haben wir auch an diesem Tag getan.
It's always the best to explore a new area by foot, this is at least my opinion. So we did in Kyoto.
Wir laufen dem Philosophenpfad entlang - einer von Kyotos schönsten Spazierwegen, besonders zur Zeit der Kirschblüte. Dafür waren wir noch etwas zu früh dran, hatten aber dann diesen Weg fast für uns und konnten uns umso besser umschauen. Bei der Namensgebung dieses Weges wurde an den japanischen Philosophen Nishida
Kitaro (1870-1945) gedacht. Philosophisches erspare ich mir aber hier.
We were walking along the philosophers path - one of Kyoto's most beautiful walks especially during cherry blossom. It was a little bit too early for cherry blossom, but this was only an advantage for us. There were nearly no tourists doing the same thing as we did. By the way this path was named by the Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945).
We were walking along the philosophers path - one of Kyoto's most beautiful walks especially during cherry blossom. It was a little bit too early for cherry blossom, but this was only an advantage for us. There were nearly no tourists doing the same thing as we did. By the way this path was named by the Japanese philosopher Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945).
Unser Ryokan - diese Art der japanische Beherbung mussten wir einfach mal ausprobieren - lag nicht weit entfernt von der Nanzen-ji Tempelanlage weg.
Our ryokan - we once had to try this kind of Japanese accommodation - was not far away from the Nanzen-ji temple.
Our ryokan - we once had to try this kind of Japanese accommodation - was not far away from the Nanzen-ji temple.
Der Nanzen-ji ist einer der berühmtesten Zen-Tempel Japans und wurde ursprünglich Mitte des 13. Jahrhundert von Kaiser Kameyama als Alterswohnsitz erbaut. Heute ist er der Haupttempel der Rinzaishu-Nanzen-ji Schule, eine der Zen-Religionen.
Nanzen-ji is one of the most famous Zen temples of Japan and was originally built mid of the 13th century by emperor Kameyama as a retirement place. Today it is the main temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzen-ji school, one of the Zen religions.
Nanzen-ji is one of the most famous Zen temples of Japan and was originally built mid of the 13th century by emperor Kameyama as a retirement place. Today it is the main temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzen-ji school, one of the Zen religions.
Die Tempelanlage ist weitläufig! Hätten wir uns alles Interessante angeschaut, was uns gerade ins Auge stach, wie z. B. das San-mon-gate, wäre der Vormittag wohl allein für den Nanzen-ji draufgegangen.
The temple complex is spacious! When we would have looked at everything interesting which was catching our eyes, like the San-mon-gate, it would have taken the whole morning just for visiting the Nanzen-ji.
The temple complex is spacious! When we would have looked at everything interesting which was catching our eyes, like the San-mon-gate, it would have taken the whole morning just for visiting the Nanzen-ji.
Wir konzentrieren uns auf den Hojo, den "Garten des springenden Tigers", einem klassischen Zengarten. Hier ein paar Ansichten davon.
We concentrate at the Hojo, the "garden of the jumping tiger", a classic Zen garden. Here some views of it.
We concentrate at the Hojo, the "garden of the jumping tiger", a classic Zen garden. Here some views of it.
Danach geht's weiter zum Anfang des Philosophenpfades. Vorbei an hübschen, jungen Japanerinnen in Kimonos, kleinen Souvenirgeschäften und interessanten Vorgärtchen...
Afterwards we keep going to the beginning of the philosophers path. We pass pretty, young Japanese women in kimonos, little souvenir stores and some interesting little front gardens...
Afterwards we keep going to the beginning of the philosophers path. We pass pretty, young Japanese women in kimonos, little souvenir stores and some interesting little front gardens...
Wir haben ihn endlich gefunden, den Tetsugaku-no-michi. Er führt an einem Kanal und an noch nicht blühenden Kirschbäumen entlang.
We finally found it, Tetsugaku-no-michi. It leads along a channel and along not yet blossoming cherry trees.
We finally found it, Tetsugaku-no-michi. It leads along a channel and along not yet blossoming cherry trees.
Praktisch für uns, denn wir haben dadurch teilweise noch vollen Aus- und Einblick auf japanische Anwesen.
Practical for us that nearly nothing is blossoming. Therefore we have a good view to Japanese properties.
Practical for us that nearly nothing is blossoming. Therefore we have a good view to Japanese properties.
Eingang zum Eikan-do Tempel: Ihn lassen wir aus Zeitgründen links oder besser rechts liegen.
Entrance of Eikan-do temple: As this temple is not our final destination we ignore it.
Entrance of Eikan-do temple: As this temple is not our final destination we ignore it.
Unser Ziel ist der Ginkaku-ji Tempel.
Our destination is the Ginkaku-ji temple.
Our destination is the Ginkaku-ji temple.
Zeit fürs Mittagessen! Beim Anblick dieser Speisekarte bemerken wir wie hungrig wir inzwischen sind. Außerdem ist es inzwischen ziemlich kühl geworden. Da taucht dieses kleine Ramen-Lokal gerade rechtzeitig auf.
Time for lunch! After looking at this menu card we notice how hungry we got. Besides of that in the meantime it got pretty chilly. So this little ramen restaurant comes just in time.
Time for lunch! After looking at this menu card we notice how hungry we got. Besides of that in the meantime it got pretty chilly. So this little ramen restaurant comes just in time.
Natürlich muss ich jetzt auch die angebotene Ramen-Suppe probieren! Vielleicht die Spezialität des Hauses? Einheimische am Nachbartisch sind auch gerade dabei diese zu essen.
Of course I have to try the offered ramen soup! Maybe the speciality of the house? Some local people at the neighbour table eat the same menu.
Of course I have to try the offered ramen soup! Maybe the speciality of the house? Some local people at the neighbour table eat the same menu.
Sehr lecker!!
Yummy!!
Wer zieht wohl in dieses Neubauhaus in exclusiver Lage direkt am Philosophenpfad ein?
I wonder who will move into this new building located in an exclusive exposure next to the philosophers path?
I wonder who will move into this new building located in an exclusive exposure next to the philosophers path?
Die Zahl der Souvenirläden nimmt allmählich zu. Ihr Angebot reicht - wie anderswo auch - von exclusiv, praktisch bis ziemlich kitschig.
The number of the souvenir stores increases now. I would describe their range of goods - like everywhereelse - from exclusive, practical to pretty kitschy.
The number of the souvenir stores increases now. I would describe their range of goods - like everywhereelse - from exclusive, practical to pretty kitschy.
So ein Glück! Nach einem T-Shirt für meinen Sohn habe ich die ganze Zeit schon gesucht.
What luck! All the time I was looking for a suitable T-shirt for my son.
What luck! All the time I was looking for a suitable T-shirt for my son.
Wir erreichen die Ginkaku-ji Tempelanlage. Der Ginkaku-ji (übersetzt: Silberner Pavillion) gehört zu den Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten Kyotos. Ursprünglich wurde er vom Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa 1482 als Altersruhesitz erbaut. Nach seinem Tod diente er dann als Tempel . Der Plan des Shoguns das ganze Gebäude mit Silber zu überziehen (jap. gin = Silber) wurde niemals verwirklicht.
We reach the Ginkaku-ji temple complex. Ginkaku-ji belongs to Kyoto's main sights. Originally it was built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1482 as a retirement place. After his death it became a temple. The shogun's plan was to cover the whole building with silver, but it was never realized.
We reach the Ginkaku-ji temple complex. Ginkaku-ji belongs to Kyoto's main sights. Originally it was built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1482 as a retirement place. After his death it became a temple. The shogun's plan was to cover the whole building with silver, but it was never realized.
Koreanisches Pärchen in japanischer Kleidung am Eingang der Tempelanlage
Korean couple dressed in Japanese outfit at the entrance of the temple complex
Korean couple dressed in Japanese outfit at the entrance of the temple complex
Der Ginkakuji, ursprünglich Kannon-den, wurde in zwei verschiedenen Baustilen gebaut. Das Erdgeschoß in traditioneller japanischer Architektur, der 1. Stock dagegen im chinesischen Tempelstil.
The Ginkaku-ji, originally called Kannon-den, was built in two different architecture styles, the 1. floor in traditional Japanese archictecture, but the 2. floor in the Chinese temple style.
The Ginkaku-ji, originally called Kannon-den, was built in two different architecture styles, the 1. floor in traditional Japanese archictecture, but the 2. floor in the Chinese temple style.
Der zusammengerechte weiße Sand vor dem Silbernen Pavillion soll wohl Berg und See symbolisieren. Aber bloß niemals nachmachen im eigenen Garten!!! Das funktioniert nie!
The raked up white sand in front of Ginkaku-ji shall obviously symbolize mount and lake.
But never copy it in your garden!!! It will never work!
The raked up white sand in front of Ginkaku-ji shall obviously symbolize mount and lake.
But never copy it in your garden!!! It will never work!
Dass wir Mitte März hierher gekommen sind, ist unser Glück, denn die Touristenströme sind sehr überschaubar. Zu wärmeren Zeiten müssten wir hier überall Schlange stehen.
We are lucky that we came here mid March, because the flow of tourists is assessable. When it would be warmer we would have stand in line here.
We are lucky that we came here mid March, because the flow of tourists is assessable. When it would be warmer we would have stand in line here.
Über die Bambusbrücke laufen wir hoch zum Aussichtspunkt.
We cross the bamboo bridge and walk up to the view point.
We cross the bamboo bridge and walk up to the view point.
Inzwischen ist es ziemlich kalt geworden und hat zu regnen angefangen. Ich kann mir wirklich nicht vorstellen bei diesem Wetter in Kimono und Getas einen Berg hinaufzusteigen!
In the meantime it got really cold and started to rain. I really can't imagine to climb a hill at this weather dressed in kimono and getas!
In the meantime it got really cold and started to rain. I really can't imagine to climb a hill at this weather dressed in kimono and getas!
Über den Dächern von Kyoto, direkt unter uns im Bild links sieht man wieder den Ginkaku-ji.
Above the roofs of Kyoto, directly under us left in the picture you can see Ginkaku-ji again.
Above the roofs of Kyoto, directly under us left in the picture you can see Ginkaku-ji again.
Und die Gärtner waren hier pausenlos im Einsatz.
Gardeners at work
Gardeners at work
Durch ein Bambuswäldchen geht's wieder zurück in die Stadt Kyoto.
Through the little bamboo forest we walk back into the city of Kyoto.
Through the little bamboo forest we walk back into the city of Kyoto.












































AntwortenLöschenWow, what a beautiful place!
Must be super calm and quiet.
Good continuation of the week.
janicce.
Thank you for this comprehensive report about the Philosophers’ Path from Nanzen-ji to Ginkaku-ji. It’s one of my favorite walking routs in Kyoto, but no personal experience in mid-March. During “sakura” season, the place is just like a fantasy but I think in late winter before blooms, bone structures show their real beauty and tranquility is more palpable. This collection of photos show how you enjoyed yourself.
AntwortenLöschenIf you feel inclined to see how in sakura season, here is my April 6, 2013 post.
https://stardustenglishwriting.blogspot.com/2013/04/feeling-groovy-on-philosophers-path.html
Yoko
"Peaceful" and "soothing" were the first words that came to my mind when seeing your beautiful photos. I can almost hear water running gently and the bamboo leaves rustling. :)
AntwortenLöschenThank you for the fascinating post, Sigrid.
LG Sara
Liebe Sigrun, Japan hat schon eine besondere Kultur. Vielen Dank für's Mitnehmen in diese Tempelanlage. Es war sehr spannend.
AntwortenLöschenLG Kathrin
Liebe Sigrid,
AntwortenLöschenna klar ist das noch interessant. Wunderschöne Eindrücke hast du von dieser fremden Kultur mitgebracht. Ich bin immer wieder beeindruckt von diesen Tempelanlagen und den schönen Gärten. Vielen Dank für die schönen Fotos mit den geschichtlichen Hintergründen.
Liebe Grüße vom Emma und Lotte Frauchen
Dear Sigrid, you showed us such many photos, very interesting telling the history of medieval Japan. I liked the temples, especially Zen gardens, souvenirs shops. I'd buy something too.
AntwortenLöschenThanks for sharing!
Hi Sigrid.
AntwortenLöschenBeautiful story, offers calm and tranquility.
Good week!
Excellent photos! I'm always interested to read your take on Kyoto, as different people often notice different things. I remember thinking that Gingkakuji was an especially beautiful garden. Sounds like your timing was good, as Japanese temples and gardens can get so crowded!
AntwortenLöschenIt is a beautiful city and you documented your visit well! That white sand castle was impressive!
AntwortenLöschen
AntwortenLöschenHello, passing by to see the news.
Good continuation of the week.
janicce.