They should rename this the candy and shopping path – it is a baker’s dream. Freshly made red bean cakes, traditional yatsuhashi (trangular shaped mochi with a variety of fillings), colorful rock candy and much more are available. Oh yeah, there are temples lining the path too.

Imadegawa-Dori
Kyoto

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General Directions:

Enter the Philopsher’s Path at the north end by walking up Shirawaka-dori and turning right on Imadegawa-dori. Walk up the path to the Ginkakuji-temple and work your way south from there.

Tips:

Try the samples of the Yatsuhashi, but don’t bother buying a box. The taste is average and there are many other sweets in the city more worthy of carrying back home. Pick up the freshly made red bean cakes (hand wrapped by Japanese women and served warm) instead—oishii!

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: sweets philosopher's path