Eight Nest Ginkakuji is a women’s only share house

with 3 rooms and a spacious bathroom.

 

　

This time I’d like to take you on a walk around the area that can be enjoyed even in this season ^^.

 

～Ginkakuji～（10min. walk）https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/ginkakuji/

Jishouji Temple was built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate. You can quietly feel the traditional beauty of Higashiyama’s culture through its Zen Buddhism-influenced architecture and karesansui garden.    

～philosophical path～（8min. walk）

It is said that the name comes from a philosopher, Ikutaro Nishida,

who strolled along this path in the Meiji era (1868-1912) while being lost in thought.

You can enjoy a leisurely stroll while feeling the tranquility of Kyoto

with the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.

    Places to enjoy on the Path of Philosophy   You can buy romance-related spots that are popular with women, as well as unique Kyoto accessories and handcrafted goods♪   “A phone booth to help you find love” 恋愛成就の電話ボックス (It is said that if you call the person of your choice from here, your love life will be fulfilled.)   “Asahi-tei” 旭亭　洛左店 (A cute design of a girl in a kimono wrapped in Japanese paper, 100 yen per lot)   “Happy  (Shiawase) Jizo-son” 幸せ地蔵尊 (A small hall and a red banner mark the spot.)   “Bouga-tei” 忘我亭 (You can buy bags made of crape fabric, Japanese goods and accessories)   “The House of the Wind” 風の館 (You can make your own mobiles in the workshop.)   　  

■Bunbuku Teahouse    0757610432

A sweet shop right outside of the Ginkakuji Temple. The most popular is the Uji green tea zenzai. Shaved ice with green tea is also recommended in summer.  

 ■Kyoto boiled  Tofu KISAKI　 http://www.kyoto-kisaki.com/intro.html

Enjoy tofu and other Kyoto cuisine that makes the most of the ingredients in a tatami room.  

■Private Library    http://shisetsu.life.coocan.jp/

Opened in 1973, this facility has a wide range of books from dictionaries to manga. Anyone can use it, open until midnight, you can bring in snacks, drinks, and lunches, and there is a computer outlet.   ■Urushi no Tsunesaburo    http://www1.enekoshop.jp/shop/ urushi-kyoto/ They deal in high quality lacquerware made by many artisans such as woodworkers, lacquerists and maki-e artists. We recommend easily available chopsticks as a souvenir.

 

There are many more attractions around Ginkakuji Temple.

How about living in an environment rich in nature

and close to the history and culture of Kyoto?