Sagamihara has a legend of "Deirabotchi," a giant who tried to carry Mount Fuji. The footprints he made while bracing himself are said to have become Kanuma and Shobu ponds, and the legend is introduced in Kanuma Park.
Legend Site
Kanuma and Shobu Ponds (Deirabotchi's Footprints)
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| Encyclopedia | Daidarabotchi |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanagawa Chuo Ward, Sagamihara |
| Type of place | Pond or lake |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
Legends of a giant said to have made mountains and lakes, told all over Japan. He is said to have made Mount Fuji or dug Lake Biwa, and hollows and ponds said to be his footprints remain in many places. He is also said to be the origin of the place name Daita in Tokyo.