Nestled along the Ten-en Hiking Course above Kenchō-ji temple, Ju-oh-iwa—or the 'Ten Kings Rock'—is an evocative mountain viewpoint steeped in centuries of folklore. Weathered into its stone face are ancient relief carvings of Buddhist figures, including Enma, the king of the underworld, marking what was once considered a spiritual boundary of the medieval capital. Hikers reaching this outcrop are rewarded with sweeping vistas across the city, directly aligning with Wakamiya Ōji Avenue as it leads down to Sagami Bay. On breezy days, the wind whistling through the rocky fissures still evokes the local legend of the 'Bellowing Kings.'
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