京都ハイキング八十八ケ所霊場Surrounded by hills and mountains, Kyoto has many great hiking spots.
Among them is the short trail behind Ninnaji Temple, which is modeled on and named for Japan's most famous hiking trail: the 88 temple trek on Shikoku Island.
The trail in Shikoku consists of 88 temples, spaced around the island. It is the best-known pilgrimage route in Japan and takes roughly three months to walk. Many do so in white pilgrim's wear.
In Kyoto, a much shorter version exists in the hills behind Ninnaji.
It is called 88 Kasho, mirroring the name of the hike in Shikoku.
Even at a slow pace, it will take an hour at best. At the top, it affords views of the entire city.
To get to the trail head, walk out the rear exit of Ninnaji Temple. From there contnue up the narrow street into the woods. A small "temple" will come into view. There are a total of 88, and the trail can be hiked in either direction.
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