Near the end of 等々力渓谷, Todoroki Valley, a small shrine comes into view.
On the other side of the Yazawa River is 稲荷大明神, Inari Daimiyojin Shrine. It is part of the 等々力不動尊, Todoroki Fudosan Temple grounds. There are other shrines in the area.
From across the river I could see there was a bit more over there.
Including a stream of water coming out of the mouth of a dragon.
Crossing the bridge, I could see there were two dragon spouts streaming water onto stepping stones below. This is where one would stand for ascetic training.
And true to the name of the temple, a statue of 不動明王, Fudo Myo-o, stands between the two dragons.
Fudo Myo-o name means unmovable, which is a reference to his faith. Perched at a rather impossible location, one hopes his statue is also unmovable. It is also quite a feat that they were able to position the dragon spouts to direct the spring water of 不動滝, Fudo Falls.
Next to the waterfall is the Inari Daimiyojin Shrine
Along with 雪月花, Setsugekka, a tea house.
A few of the items they serve there. I thought about trying something, but it was getting late in the day and I still needed to walk back to the train station.
Next to the tea house was a stream and pond with a couple more dragon spouts.
In the pond were lovely koi. It was a really pleasant place to sit and relax.
Steep stairs led up to Todoroki Fudoson Temple. One day I will have to come back to see that.
For this trip, I wanted to continue walking in the valley. Because there was one more place to see.
