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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 along the coast looking towards Meoto Iwa at Futami Okitama Shrine. Visit the shrine and explore the sea views afterwards.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Shrine worship is free. Shrine items, prayer services and nearby facilities cost extra. Nearby aquarium admission and shopping are also excluded.
Opening hours and closed days
The official guide does not list a fixed worship closing time. The office in front of the worship hall opens 07:00–16:45 in March–October and 07:00–16:00 from November to the end of February. Iwaya and Ryugusha offices open 09:00–16:30 in March–October. Office hours differ from coastal walking access.
What can I see at Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa?
A coastal walk to see Meoto Iwa
See the rocks standing in the sea and follow the coastal path. Add the walk to an Ise Jingu or Toba Aquarium visit.
How to get to Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Take the JR Sangu Line to Futaminoura and walk about 15 minutes. By bus, alight at Meotoiwa Higashiguchi and walk about five minutes.
Before you visit
Check office hours for shrine items
Check the relevant office’s hours if you want shrine items. The office in front of the worship hall closes earlier in winter. Weather, worship conditions and events may change hours.
Plan the coast walk in daylight
Unless visiting specifically for sunrise, plan a daytime coast walk. Check weather and event notices for your date. Sunrise viewing and shrine office use after dark require separate date-specific information.
Questions about Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa
Can I always see sunrise between Meoto Iwa?
The sun does not always rise between the rocks. Its position changes with the date, so check shrine guidance for your visit date if seeking this view.
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- Shrine office hours in front of the worship hall ·
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