time aside
Down through the lane and hanging a left to the Philosopher's Path 哲学の道, where the pink and white flowers formed a canopy over the dirt and stone footpath and the stream that runs beside it. A quiet procession moved along, happily chatting and admiring the trees and taking photos.
Every so often a vendor would be selling traditional treats or ice creams and providing a place to take a break, as seen here outside Miroku-in 弥勒院.