Associated with Abe no Seimei, the famed Heian-era mystic and sorcerer of Onmyōdō, this unassuming boulder carries a bizarre superstition. Local lore claims that stepping on the stone will grant you strong, healthy legs—provided you step on it entirely by accident; doing so knowingly is said to invite terrible misfortune. Relocated to the peaceful grounds of Yakumo Shrine in the 1950s, it offers a fascinating stop for folklore enthusiasts and travelers seeking Kamakura's quirkiest hidden legends.
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