Nanzen-ji

I could not possible miss Nanzen-ji the last of the temples along the philosopher's path. Not far from the main road opens its grand wooden Sanmon, a classic "gate less" gate of Zen Buddhism, 27 forested acres of the temple. In the vicinity of the main building, there are many sub temples and pretty gardens and even an aqueduct, unusual for Japan and therefore a popular site for pictures. Although a very important temple, Nanzen-ji is not quite as famous as others, making it a peaceful place to visit.



Nearby I found a restaurant serving YUDOFU, a tofu-specialty of the cuisine of Kyoto. In a ceramic pot (Donabe), placed on a gas stove in front of you, are cubes of white tofu. When boiled for about ten minutes the tofu is dipped in a bowl with finely chopped greens, and in sauce, and then eaten.
Sitting low in a tatami mat room facing a pretty garden, eating Yudofu is very enjoyable.