The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Usually in early April these trees explode with color, making this one of the city’s most popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots.

Approaching the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
A walk along the Philosopher's Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan, during Cherry Blossom Season. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Fujicolor Pro 160NS medium-format film.
Developed and scanned by CarmencitaFilm Lab.

写真の撮影場所：京都・哲学の道