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Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa · Futami Okitama Shrine · Meoto Iwa · 二見興玉神社 · 夫婦岩
At Futami Okitama Shrine, walk the coast overlooking Meoto Iwa in the sea. Visit the shrine, then take in the coastal scenery.
Visitor information
Admission
Shrine visits are free. Shrine items, prayer services and neighbouring facilities cost extra. Nearby aquarium admission and shopping are also excluded.
Opening hours
The official information does not list a fixed shrine-visiting cutoff. The counter in front of the worship hall opens 7 am–4:45 pm March–October and 7 am–4 pm November–late February. Iwaya and Ryugusha counters open 9 am–4:30 pm March–October. Counter hours differ from coastal walking access.
What to see at Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
A walk overlooking Meoto Iwa
See Meoto Iwa standing in the sea and follow the coast. This adds a sea-view walk to Ise Jingu or Toba Aquarium visits.
How to get to Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Take JR’s Sangu Line to Futaminoura Station and walk about 15 minutes. By bus, leave at Meotoiwa-higashiguchi and walk about five minutes.
Before you visit
For shrine items, check counter hours
Check the hours of the counter you plan to use. The counter in front of the worship hall closes earlier in winter. Weather, visiting conditions and events may change its hours.
Walk the coast in daylight
Unless planning a sunrise visit, arrange the coastal walk for daylight. Check weather and event notices for your date. Sunrise viewing and evening shrine-counter visits require separate date-specific guidance.
Questions about Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Can I always see sunrise between Meoto Iwa?
The sun does not always rise between the two rocks. Its position changes with the date, so check the shrine’s guidance for your visit date if this view is your goal.
Official sources
- Official shrine guide ·
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- Shrine counter hours in front of the worship hall ·
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- Mie official tourism guide ·
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