Futami Okitama Shrine
二見興玉神社
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Futami Okitama Shrine
Futami Okitama Shrine is a historic shrine and temple in Ise, Mie. 2 traveler-shot videos let you feel the atmosphere and catch the highlights before you go.
Futami Okitama Shrine is a shrine located in Futami Town, Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Formerly a village shrine, it is now a separate shrine of the Shinto shrine headquarters. It is known for its marital rocks in Iso-oi on the precincts. The enshrined deities are Okitama Omikami (Sarutahiko Omikami) and Ukagitama Omikami (also known here as Toyouke Omikami of Jingu Geku).
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History & Culture
Rocks Joined by a Sacred Rope
This seaside shrine is famous for the Meoto Iwa, two sacred 'wedded rocks' linked by a heavy rope, symbolizing marriage and the union of the gods. Pilgrims once purified themselves here before visiting Ise.
Ise, Mie, Japan
Open year-round
Free
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
