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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
Walk Futami Okitama’s coast with views of Meoto Iwa standing in the sea. Enjoy sea scenery after shrine worship.
Visitor information
Admission
Shrine worship is free. Shrine items, prayers and nearby facilities cost extra, including aquarium visits and shopping.
Opening hours
Official guidance specifies no fixed shrine-worship cutoff. Reception in front of the worship hall opens 07:00–16:45 March–October and 07:00–16:00 November–end February. Iwaya/Ryugusha reception opens 09:00–16:30 March–October. Reception hours differ from coastal walking access.
What to see at Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Coastal walks with Meoto Iwa views
View Meoto Iwa and walk the coast, adding sea scenery to Ise Jingu or aquarium visits.
How to get to Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Alight at Futaminoura on JR Sangu Line and walk about 15 minutes. From Meotoiwa-higashiguchi bus stop, walk about five minutes.
Before you visit
For shrine items, check reception hours
Check the reception point you need. The one in front of the worship hall closes earlier in winter; weather, worship conditions and events may change hours.
Coastal walks in daylight
Unless visiting for sunrise, plan daylight walks. Check weather/events and separate date guidance for sunrise or night reception use.
Questions about Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Is sunrise always between Meoto Iwa?
No. Sunrise position changes by date; check shrine guidance for your date if hoping to see it between the rocks.
Official sources
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- Reception hours in front of worship hall ·
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- Official Mie tourism guide ·
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