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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 along the coast with views of Meoto Iwa standing in the sea. Visit the shrine, then take in the coastal scenery.
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Visitor information
Admission
Shrine visits are free. Shrine items, prayer services and surrounding facilities cost extra. Nearby aquarium admission and shopping are also excluded.
Opening hours
The official guidance does not separately list a fixed closing time for shrine visits. The counter in front of the worship hall opens 07:00–16:45 in March–October and 07:00–16:00 in November through the end of February. Iwaya and Ryugusha counters open 09:00–16:30 in March–October. Counter hours differ from coastal walking hours.
What to see at Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
A coastal walk with views of Meoto Iwa
See Meoto Iwa standing in the sea and walk along the coast. You can add this seaside walk to an Ise Jingu or Toba Aquarium visit.
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How to get to Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Take the JR Sangu Line to Futaminoura Station and walk approximately 15 minutes. If you arrive by bus, get off at Meotoiwa-Higashiguchi and walk approximately five minutes.
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Visiting tips
Time your visit for the shrine item counter
If you want shrine items, check the hours of the counter you will use. The counter in front of the worship hall closes earlier in winter. Hours may change with weather, shrine visit conditions and events.
Walk the coast in daylight
Unless you are going specifically for sunrise, plan your coastal walk during daylight. Check weather and event notices for your visit date. Sunrise viewing and night use of the item counter need separate date-specific checks.
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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 you want that view.
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