I Con đường Triết học Philosopher’s Path/ Walk (Kyoto) Con đường Triết gia Tetsugaku no Michi 1 History Tetsugaku no michi is a path along a branch canal of Lake Biwa Canal It is called "Philosoph[.]
I Con đường Triết học - Philosopher’s Path/ Walk (Kyoto) - Con đường Triết gia Tetsugaku no Michi History: Tetsugaku-no-michi is a path along a branch canal of Lake Biwa Canal It is called "Philosopher's Walk" or "Philosopher's Path" in English The path runs from south to north along the foot of Higashiyama mountains, and the length is about km (Its layout connects the Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) to the north, and the Eikan-do Zenrinji temple to the south.) Lake Biwa Canal was completed first in 1890, and this branch canal was completed in 1912 It has provided the water of Lake Biwa to use for industry, electric power generation and irrigation in Kyoto city The canal that follows the path is part of the Lake Biwa Canal which connects through tunnels to Lake Biwa in nearby Shiga Prefecture The canal was built during the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) to enhance transportation and provide Kyoto with additional water A beautiful aqueduct, which is part of the canal network, can be seen around Nanzenji Con đường triết học đường lạch dài 2km quận Zuojing Kyoto Đó nơi nở hoa anh đào Kyoto Tên đường xuất phát từ triết lý Giáo sư Đại học Kyoto - Nishida Toro, người thường dạo để thiền định Con đường triết học qua số đền thờ, Đền Ginkakuji, Đền Tszhao, Tòa án Faran, Hội trường Yongshen, Đền Nanzen Đền Kumano Wakayama Nishida Kitaro ai? Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945) đời vào cuối kỷ 19 Nhật Bản tiếp thu tiến kiến thức công nghệ từ Phương Tây Khi cịn trẻ ơng hiểu biết rộng rãi triết học Phương Tây tư tưởng truyền thống phương Đơng Ơng dành đời để tạo hệ thống triết học độc đáo kết hợp triết học phương Tây hiểu biết Phật Giáo chất tồn Nishida Kitaro triết gia tiếng Nhật Bản, người sáng lập gọi Trường phái triết học Kyoto Ông tốt nghiệp Đại học Tokyo thời kỳ Meiji năm 1894 với triết học - It is said that the path along the canal used to be a regular, non-spectacular, footpath until 1921 when a local painter's wife decided to plant 300 cherry trees along the path Along this path, a local Kyoto university professor by the name Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945) would walk to work every day He was one of Japan's greatest philosophers, and it is thought that he would meditate while taking his daily commute on this path During the second world war the path was neglected and desolated, and the city of Kyoto planned to remove it. Initially, it was simply a road, people planted grass to make it easier to walk However, gradually more people came to visit and walk, and by the Meiji period, writers also began to come and live in the surrounding area Local protests stopped these plans, and in 1972 the beautifully restored Philosophers Walk was reopened It wasn’t till this time that the path was named Tetsugaku-no-michi (literally: path of philosophy) That same year, this grass-only road was converted into a gravel road (created by rocks, gravel, and sand) However, whether it is grass or rocks and gravel, it will make it difficult to walk on rainy or snowy days because it is easy to cause slippery So, in 1978, this road was paved so that visitors could travel more easily and conveniently ( năm 1972, đường trải cỏ cải tạo thành đường cấp phối (được tạo đá, sỏi cát) Tuy nhiên, dù cỏ hay đá sỏi gây khó khăn lại vào ngày mưa hay tuyết rơi dễ gây trơn trượt Vậy nên, vào năm 1978, đường lát đá để khách thăm quan lại dễ dàng tiện lợi hơn.) (Người ta nói đường dọc theo kênh lối bình thường, khơng hồnh tráng năm 1921 vợ họa sĩ địa phương người Nhật định trồng 300 anh đào dọc theo đường Dọc theo đường này, giáo sư đại học địa phương Kyoto tên Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945) làm hàng ngày Ông triết gia vĩ đại Nhật Bản, người ta cho ông ngồi thiền làm hàng ngày đường Trong chiến tranh giới thứ hai, đường bị bỏ quên hoang vắng, thành phố Kyoto lên kế hoạch dỡ bỏ Các biểu tình địa phương ngăn chặn kế hoạch này, vào năm 1972, Philosophers Walk khôi phục đẹp đẽ mở cửa trở lại Mãi đến thời điểm này, đường đặt tên Tetsugaku-no-michi (nghĩa đen: đường triết học) Con đường lấy tên từ nhóm học giả hay biết đến sau " Trường Học Kyoto"," phong trào triết học Người dẫn đầu phong trào, giáo sư triết học Kitaro Nishida (1870-1945) giáo sư kinh tế Hajime Kawakami (1879-1946) sống khu phố họ thường xuyên tản đường để đến ký túc xá Đại Học Quốc Gia Kyoto gần Bia đá Kitaro Nishida hịn đá khiêm tốn góc đường Trên khắc triết lý đời ơng: "Bạn bạn, tôi sống với tơi tin tưởng" Triết lý mang đầy tính chủ nghĩa cá nhân thấy Nhật, Nishida nhà triết học (Vào năm 1972, với việc thúc đẩy phong trào bảo tồn địa phương, đường thức gọi tên Con đường Triết gia Vì nhà triết học bắt nguồn cho tên gọi đường, nên vào năm 1981, người ta cho dựng bia đá có khắc thơ Kitaro Nishida sáng tác đường) Tại Con đường Triết gia Tetsugaku no Michi bạn cịn cảm nhận khơng khí bốn mùa, với hoa anh đào vào mùa xuân hay đỏ momiji vào mùa thu Nishida Kitaro (西田幾多郎) Kitaro NISHIDA (May 19, 1870 - June 7, 1945) was a representative Japanese philosopher, professor and honorary professor of Kyoto University He was the founder of the Kyoto School (Trường phái Kyoto ( Kyōto-gakuha ) The Kyoto School (Kyōto-gakuha) is a group of 20th century Japanese thinkers who developed original philosophies by creatively drawing on the intellectual and spiritual traditions of East Asia, those of Mahāyāna Buddhism in particular, as well as on the methods and content of Western philosophy (là nhóm nhà tư tưởng Nhật Bản kỷ 20 , người phát triển triết lý nguyên cách dựa truyền thống trí tuệ tâm linh Đơng Á, đặc biệt Phật giáo Đại thừa, phương pháp nội dung Phật giáo triết học phương Tây.) This exposure to Chinese culture enriched his life with a lasting Confucian quality and worldview Later, when Western philosophy and Buddhism (especially Zen Buddhism) were merged in his mature mind, there remained deep within him an undercurrent of Confucian conviction with regard to “the ideal person,” “the Way” to good and truth, sincerity, self-cultivation, and detachment (Thời niên thiếu, Nishida học học truyền thống tiếng Trung Quốc từ giáo viên Nho giáo xuất sắc, ngày học trung học, ông dạy học giả uyên bác khác tiếng Trung Quốc Một giáo viên quan trọng khác Nishida Hōjō Takiyoshi, giáo sư toán học trường trung học thứ tư, người mà Nishida học toán trước anh vào trung học Việc tiếp xúc với văn hóa Trung Quốc làm phong phú thêm sống ông với phẩm chất giới quan Nho giáo lâu dài Sau này, triết học phương Tây Phật giáo (đặc biệt Thiền tơng) hịa quyện vào tâm hồn trưởng thành ông, sâu thẳm ông ngấm ngầm niềm tin Nho giáo “con người lý tưởng”, “con đường” hướng thiện chân, thiện, ngã -tu luyện, tách rời Ông người thời thuộc hệ Nhật Bản cuối giáo dục Kinh điển Trung Quốc hình thành nên tính cách cá nhân họ Từ ngày cịn niên thiếu, ơng kết bạn với nhiều người bạn tốt Kanazawa, số có D.T Suzuki, sau nhà Phật học lỗi lạc người giải thích Thiền tông cho phương Tây Nishida Suzuki trở thành bạn học trường trung học, từ ảnh hưởng tâm linh lẫn họ tiếp tục Nishida qua đời.) Anh ta đột ngột qua đời bệnh tiểu đường Kamakura Pháp danh ông Kozenin Meido Sunshin Koji He died suddenly of uremia in Kamakura His posthumous Buddhist name is Kozenin Meido Sunshin Koji The road along a canal of Lake Buwa, on which Kitaro walked, is called 'Philosopher's Walk' and has been selected as one of the 100 famous Japanese roads The beautiful stone pathway surrounds Shishigatani Canal, a shallow waterway that connects to Lake Biwa This canal is the waterway connection between Lake Biwa and the city of Kyoto. Visiting in Philosopher's Path The “Tetsugaku no Michi” Rock On this rock are carved the characters “哲学の道” (tetsugaku no michi), which is the Japanese name for the Philosopher's Path As this is one of the landmarks of the path, it’s very popular with photo taking tourists While photos are allowed, please refrain from sitting on the rock Restaurants & Cafe Several restaurants line the stone pathway, which is great for people who want to enjoy the view while getting a bite to eat The restaurants lining the canal include vending machines, confectionery stands, and various small cafes Cherry Cafe is a popular spot for meals, with seasonal Japanese confections The delicious food and unique Traditional Japanese sweets make it one of the best places to stop for a quick snack during your walk Komichi, another popular cafe, is an unforgettable spot, which serves some of the greatest shaved ice and traditional sweets on Philosopher’s Path There are many other shaved ice stands and cafes that also thrive during the warmer months Shrines Shrines line the Philosopher's Path, which has deep meaning to the people of Kyoto For first-time visitors of the path, it is worth taking the excursion to visit at least one of these shrines Viewing these elegant shrines makes the experience even more interesting A popular shrine along the trail of Philosopher’s Path is Otoyo Shrine This shrine is dedicated to the god of Marriage, Okuninushi, and guarded by brave mice According to Japanese legend, Okuninushi fell in love with a beautiful Princess from another world Seeing true love, the God Susanoo became fueled with jealous rage and tried trapping Okuninushi in a fire With the help of a mouse, Okuninushi was freed from the fire Now, people visit Otoyo Shrine to meditate and ask the mice for blessings The mice are known to offer great luck in relationships, love, fertility, and childbirth (Một đền tiếng dọc theo đường Philosopher's Path Otoyo Shine Ngôi đền thờ thần Hôn nhân, Okuninushi, bảo vệ chuột dũng cảm Theo truyền thuyết Nhật Bản, Okuninushi đem lòng yêu nàng cơng chúa xinh đẹp đến từ giới khác Nhìn thấy tình u đích thực, Thần Susanoo thịnh nộ ghen tuông cố gắng nhốt Okuninushi lửa Với giúp đỡ chuột, Okuninushi giải thoát khỏi lửa Bây giờ, người ghé thăm Otoyo Shine để thiền cầu xin chuột ban phước Những chuột biết mang lại may mắn lớn mối quan hệ, tình yêu, khả sinh sản sinh nở.) Besides, many temples along Philosopher’s Path is Honen-in Temple, an active Buddhist monastery Almost a dozen temples line the great Philosopher’s Path, which makes it a spiritual journey in itself - Green Terrace: We particularly recommend the riverside café: Green Terrace You can enjoy a beautiful terrace directly overlooking the path, very pleasant, especially in summer! Open every day except Wednesday from 10 am to pm Address: 606-8421 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shishigatani Honenincho, 72 Terrace Philosophy Road Best time to visit the Tetsugaku-no-michi Tetsugaku-no-michi in Winter - Kyoto still experiences a good amount of snow every year This is why the Philosopher's path becomes a romantic getaway during the wintertime The beautiful white snow in contrast to the dark wood of cherry trees is an interesting site during the winter Also, this is the time when many people see migrations of fish (like salmon) through the canals. Tetsugaku-no-michi-Autumn - The Philosopher’s path is considered as one of the autumn leaf spots in Kyoto This means that it is one of the most romantic places to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage every year Based on reports from recent years, the autumn foliage usually happens between the second half of November to the first week of December This is the best time to see the changing colors of tree leaves in the city The place turns from dark green to yellow and orange. Spring in the Path of Philosophy - Being lined with hundreds of cherry trees, the Philosopher's Walk becomes the most beautiful Hanami festival destination in Kyoto The entire two-kilometer stretch would be filled with soft whitish pink flowers and a fragrance only spring will ever know The blooms of Sakura during the springtime is the major point of attraction in many places in Japan, even in Kyoto It is important to mind, however, the springtime crowd when planning out an itinerary It might be a good idea to create a DIY instead of hiring guides for tours around the city since peak seasons usually entail additional expense. Summer in the Path of Philosophy - Although there are much fewer visitors at this time of year, the beauty of the pathway is unchanged The cherry trees enter a new stage of color and the freshness of the air is enjoyable There are new fishes like koi swimming in the clean canal waters People can ride bikes through the pathway while others enjoy a quiet afternoon in the park-like atmosphere of the pathway. Vì gọi Con đường Triết gia? Khoảng thời gian tiếp theo, nhiều người nhìn thấy Kitaro Nishida, giảng viên Đại học Kyoto triết gia tiếng Nhật Bản (người sáng lập Trường phái triết học Kyoto), với dáng vẻ đăm chiêu suy nghĩ dạo đường nên đổi tên thành Con đường Triết gia hay Con đường Tư Vào năm 1972, với việc thúc đẩy phong trào bảo tồn địa phương, đường thức gọi tên Con đường Triết gia Vì nhà triết học bắt nguồn cho tên gọi đường, nên vào năm 1981, người ta cho dựng bia đá có khắc thơ Kitaro Nishida sáng tác đường I Some points to note or “tips” for tourists (tips in general and cultural capsules) (Huy) Best time to visit japan April to May is the time for cherry blossoms The cherry-blossom season from April to May is the peak travel period in Japan Locals and inbound tourists flock to parks, gardens, tree-lined brooks and castle moats to partake in hanami, the annual ritual of observing the spring blossom Picnicking under a canopy of cherry blossoms is a top bucket-list experience, though travelers are advised to weigh up the undeniable beauty against the drawback of the vast crowds The cherry blossoms arrive and depart over a two-week period, dictated by weather patterns and local geography, and the exact timing can be hard to predict in advance Along Japan's so-called “Golden Route” – a popular tourist trail running along the east coast in the center of the country – the flowers typically emerge between late March and early April, so April is a fairly reliable month to book a trip As the last petals fall, there is little reprieve for crowd-weary travelers Golden Week arrives in early May, with warm and sunny weather and a string of national holidays Hotel and flight prices soar as the crowd’s surge into Japan's cities, and public transport, city streets, shrines, temples, museums and other tourist attractions are crammed with sightseers. August to late september is the time for hiking through fall foliage Late summer and fall bring another surge in visitor numbers and big crowds of domestic tourists Mid-August is the start of the busy O-Bon (Festival of the Dead) season – the summer counterpart to Golden Week National holidays, colorful festivals and blistering temperatures keep sights crowded and accommodations expensive (and often fully booked). Cooler mountain destinations are also popular in August, and Mt Fuji hosts hundreds of thousands of hikers during the mid-July to mid-September climbing season Overnight summiteers should book mountain lodges well before starting the ascent As August gives way to September, there's a brief lull before things pick up again during the fall foliage season In late September, autumn colors start to paint the mountains and the north in vivid tones, and the wave of color moves slowly south across the country The radiant foliage of deciduous trees, from golden ginkgos to vermillion Momiji trees, lures crowds to ancient gardens and well-worn mountain trails December to february is the best time for snow activities In winter, sights are uncrowded, and accommodation is at its cheapest, except in Japan's ski resorts as the ski season hits its stride Snow bunnies insist that Japan has some of the finest powder on the planet, particularly on the slopes of Hokkaidō in the far north It’s worth digging deep and accepting the expense if you're a serious skier or boarder. February is the coldest month of the year, and this is the time to warm your insides with hot sake and steaming bowls of ramen noodles. tips for tourists a Make sure you're wearing the right shoes Always ensure that you take off your “outdoor” shoes before entering a temple or someone's house, where you'll find “indoor” shoes to change into You'll need to take these off, though, to walk on tatami mats (often in temples and traditional houses) Whether it is a home, a hotel, a restaurant, an inn, or even a hospital, taking off your shoes when you see a tatami mat near the door is necessary This shows your respect for the place you are entering and also clearly delineates the outside and inside.In more informal situations, you may just walk around in socks, like in a Japanese home In places of business, it’s more than likely to have slippers provided to you to feel comfortable and provide more of a formal atmosphere And, if you go to the toilet in a temple, restaurant or home, make sure you switch into the toilet slippers b There’s no need to tip In fact, it can be seen as rude, and if you tip, you may find yourself being chased by a waiter, thinking you've left your change by mistake An alternative, if you take a guided tour or cookery class for example, is to bring a small present from your country as a token of your appreciation c. how to greet in japan In Japan, people greet each other by bowing A bow can range from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist A deeper, longer bow indicates respect and conversely a small nod with the head is casual and informal If the greeting takes place on tatami floor, people get on their knees to bow Bowing is also used to thank, apologize, make a request or ask someone a favor Bowing with your palms together at chest level, as done in Thailand, is not customary in Japan Most Japanese not expect foreigners to know proper bowing rules, and a nod of the head is usually sufficient Shaking hands is uncommon, but exceptions are made, especially in international business situations At formal meetings, business cards are exchanged during the introductions At shops and restaurants, customers are typically welcomed by the staff with the greeting "irasshaimase" No response from the customer is required, and a smile and a nod with the head would suffice for those who want to reciprocate the greeting d Ride the shinkansen and use public transportation Japan’s bullet trains are an experience in their own right They glide smoothly through the country and, incredibly fast and always perfectly on time, they’re the best way to get around Organise a JR Pass before you go, which can be used on all Japan railways The JR Pass is eligible for travelers on a “Temporary Visitor '' status in Japan This means you’re allowed to stay in Japan for less than months In other words, the JR Pass is limited to non-Japanese nationals, and people who are visiting for tourism purposes This doesn’t include work or military-related reasons.The JR Pass is available at the different airports and ticket sales offices in Japan but at a higher cost It is highly recommended that you purchase the JR Passes online from authorized agents like Klook to save yourself the time, money, and hassle of scrambling for one when you land.Be aware that, while most people will be racing through the ticket barriers on prepaid cards, you’ll need to wait at ticket barriers for someone in the station to check your pass.Also you should avoid traveling on trains during rush hour.You may have seen those videos of people squeezing onto trains that are already filled to the brim I’ve been told by my Japanese friend that it is real Though with more people working from home these days, the situation isn’t as bad But safe to say, if you are going to be traveling in the major cities, like Tokyo and Osaka, avoid the peak travel hours of 8am to 9:30 am, and 5:30pm to 7:30pm Also, be polite Foreigners have a reputation for being noisy in Japan, especially on public transport, so be respectful; it’s impolite to answer your phone, and, if you’re listening to music, turn the volume down low e Write down addresses, or print the kanji Make sure you have any addresses you’ll need to locate written in Japanese This will make it far easier for people to point you in the right direction, or for a taxi driver to understand where you want to go (although, be aware that taxis can be expensive) Indeed, you may also want to download a map app that you can use offline, or buy a Japanese-English map f Bring cash It can prove fairly difficult to find ATMs in Japan, so it’s a good idea to exchange money before you go, or to take reasonably large amounts out at a time While it is quite common to see credit cards and contactless payments being accepted now in Japan, you still found yourself paying for a lot of street food using cash Some restaurants, especially those that require you to order through a vending machine, also prefer cash payments When you need to take more out, head to a post office, or to a 7-Eleven or Citibank ATM g Have a spare bag for trash You would have heard of how clean Japan is What’s even more surprising is that rubbish bins are actually hard to come by, even in public toilets and malls So if you are going to be spending the day out, remember to bring along a small bag to keep your trash in You’ll probably only get to dispose of it when you’re back in your hotel II Others (interesting facts, uniqueness of the destination etc ) (Huyền) 1, THE COUNTRY ENCOUNTERS AROUND 1500 EARTHQUAKES EVERY YEAR Around 1500 earthquakes take place in Japan each year, and the frequency of these natural disasters is due to where the country is located Japan is located across three very active tectonic plates on the “Pacific Ring of Fire” The Pacific Ring of Fire is a path located along the Pacific Ocean that is home to approximately 850-1,000 volcanoes that have been active in the past 11,000 years, and where lots of earthquakes take place. Japan measures earthquakes slightly differently to other parts of the world Many countries measure the strength of earthquakes by magnitude, while Japan uses something called the Shindo Scale The Magnitude measures the strength of a quake at its epicentre, whilst the Shindo scale measures the degree of shaking in a certain area, on the earth’s surface. Vending machines that sell almost everything Japan boasts of having the highest density of vending machines, with approximately around million machines, or machine for every 23 people While the first machine that was set up in Japan to sell cigarettes, almost everything from magazines, flowers, full meals to condoms, umbrellas, and toilet papers can also be bought from these machines today Japan’s fascination for automation is demonstrated in this vending machine culture, and almost every street features one vending machine at least Slurping noodles is considered polite Everywhere else, slurping your noodles may be considered rude or irritating to other people However, in Japan there is only one way to eat your noodles and that is by slurping them! Slurping noodles in Japan is seen as a sign of enjoyment, and shows the chef that you love their food It is also said to add flavor to your noodles and cool them down. Japan installs blue lights to help people stop committing suicide It is a painful fact that the number of suicides in Japan is always at a high level, according to the Japanese government's statistics, there are 25,000 free suicides every year due to depression and pressure from life Therefore, the government decided to install blue lights instead of white or yellow especially on subway sides with the meanings +A blue light is often associated with a police presence, warning this is a stricter law enforcement zone +Blue is a more harmonious color for many people, as opposed to red, yellow or orange It has the effect of making people who are agitated or obsessed with something special, feel more relaxed Everyone has their own seal In Japan, people don’t have signatures – they have their own seal Known as Hanko, the seal is typically your name translated into Kanji characters, and are made from silk or plant-based paste Adults will often have three Hankos; one for signing off letters and personal matters, a bank seal and an identity seal They’re not necessary for tourists, but foreigners living in Japan can have one handmade in small, local shops There Are Particular Ages for Children to Visit Shrines in Japan There are specific ages when Japanese children visit the shrine; and for girls, (and sometimes 3) for boys It’s a tradition going back at least a thousand years to the Heian period when nobles would celebrate their offspring’s transition from childhood to middle childhood On the weekend nearest to November 15 each year, children dress up in traditional outfits and visit the shrine with their smartly dressed parents to celebrate