After checking out what I think was a pet cemetary, I continued my return to the valley. But first, I came upon another shrine. A small one called Benten-Do, Benten being one of the seven Gods of fortune (Goddess of knowledge, art & beauty, especially music).
ペットの墓らしきものを見たあと、渓谷に戻る途中また小さな建物がありました。弁天堂と書いてある。日本人なら知ってると思うが、弁天は七福神の一人。

Benten-do / 弁天堂

The building looks nice but this sign looks like it could use some help.
弁天堂自体が綺麗けど説明のサインがちょっとボロボロ。

A closer look at Benten-do
弁天堂にもっと近づいて。

The building looks like of eerie from this angle, even in daylight.
この角度から見る弁天堂は不気味で怪しいですね。

Looking back towards Todoroki Fudo-Son.
下から見る等々力不動尊。
In the valley there is also a large Japanese Garden that open free to the public. Of course I had to check it out.
等々力渓谷の中に日本庭園もあります。ただで楽しめる庭園です。

Entrance to the Japanese Garden - Kabuki Gate
日本庭園の入口 - かぶき門

Inside the Japanese Garden / 日本庭園の中

The Orange Grove / みかん畑

Ripe for the picking / もう食べごろですよ



Ooh, very Japanese garden-like.
お~う、これこそ日本庭園のイメージだ。

Shoin (place that keeps a record of the Todoroki Valley) / 等々力渓谷にある書院

Back in the valley and heading back to where I first entered the park.
渓谷に戻って、また入った入口を目指す。


Wildlife up close / 野鳥と出会う
My walk around Todoroki still continues...
等々力の散歩がまだつづく。。。
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