Question 1

How do I get there by train or bus?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes' walk from Futaminoura Station on the JR Sangu Line. If you are touring the Ise and Toba area, you can also come from Iseshi Station.

Question 2

What is hamasangu?

Accepted Answer

Since ancient times there has been a custom called hamasangu, of purifying body and mind in the sea at Futaminoura before visiting Ise Jingu. Today hamasangu means visiting the shrine and receiving the mukushio-barai purification, and it is considered the proper thing to do before visiting Ise Jingu.

Question 3

Can I visit at night? Is there an illumination?

Accepted Answer

The grounds are open at all hours, so you can visit at night. The Meoto Iwa rocks are lit up at night, giving a magical atmosphere quite different from the daytime.

Question 4

Can I get a goshuin seal?

Accepted Answer

A standard goshuin (300 yen) is given at the shrine office. On the 23rd of each month (Futami Day) a reproduction goshuin based on an early Showa-period design (500 yen) is also given.

Question 5

Is there a charge to visit?

Accepted Answer

Visiting is free. Charges apply for prayers and for a goshuin seal. A standard goshuin costs 300 yen.

Question 6

Is it true that the full moon rises between the rocks in winter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, from around November to January you can see the full moon rise between the Meoto Iwa rocks. Along with the summer sunrise, the winter full moon is a popular and magical sight.

Question 7

When is the great shimenawa rope on the Meoto Iwa rocks replaced?

Accepted Answer

The great shimenawa, 35 m long, 10 cm thick and weighing 40 kg, is replaced three times a year in a formal ceremony. Charms made from the old rope are also popular.

Question 8

When can I see the sunrise between the Meoto Iwa rocks?

Accepted Answer

The sun rises between the Meoto Iwa rocks most beautifully from around May to July. The sunrise at the summer solstice (around 21-22 June) is especially magnificent, and many visitors come from 4 am onwards. Note that the sun does not rise between the rocks over the New Year period.

Question 9

What are the frog figures in the grounds?

Accepted Answer

Many Futami frogs, regarded as messengers of the deity Sarutahiko no Okami, are dedicated in the grounds. They carry wordplay on kaeru, to return: returning safely, money coming back, and growing young again. They are popular as charms.

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is a free car park along the Futaminoura shore near the shrine. You can also use the paid car park on the side of the neighbouring Ise Sea Paradise.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Visiting is free.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open all year.

Question 14

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Open at all hours (the shrine office is open during the day only).

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 15 minutes' walk from Futaminoura Station on the JR Sangu Line. About 15 minutes by car from Ise IC on the Ise Expressway. Free parking is available along the Futaminoura shore.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

575 E, Futami Town, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

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