Women were not allowed to go inside the mountainous area. A tragic myth is related to that old rule. A maiden tried to go up to Lake Chuzenji because she thought that it would be no problem because she served for god. However, she shrunk and became a stone there. That stone is known as Maiden stone (above picture), which stands by Torii gate of Chugushi shrine lakeside.

Also, there are many historical relics related to Priest Shoto. There is a tomb of Shoto on the small island Kozukejima. According to the legend, bone of head is buried there. In addition, there are two other tombs of Shoto.