Shibata City
Sugatan-Fudouson Kankokuji has a legend that was built about 800 years ago, Heian period. When you go through the temple gate, there is a large main hall with a solemn atmosphere. After you pray the temple, you walk to the back of the main hall. There is a small waterfall called 'Mitarashi Falls'. It is said that when the temple was destroyed by fire in the past, only the principal image was protected by many 'Tanishi(River snail)'' who lived in the waterfall. From that fork tale, they dedicate Tanishi to the waterfall basin. It is said that pouring water on Takifudo(Acala) make your wish come true, and it is loved by many people. The water has been passed down for a long time as a spiritual water good for eye diseases. 
