Futami

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Futami (二見) is in Ise. Futami Town was an independent entity until it was merged into Ise along with Misono Village and Obata Town.

Meotoiwa
Meotoiwa

[edit] Get in

Futami is located between Ise and the popular tourist destination Toba, and is a popular stop off along that route.

[edit] By train

Futaminoura Station is a short ride from Ise Station or Ujiyamada Station on the JR line. You can also get there by regular bus from these stations and from Naiku. The CAN Bus also operates between Ise, Futami, and Toba.

[edit] Get around

If you take the train, Meotoiwa is a 15 minute walk from the station. The walk, mostly along the shoreline, is pleasant, though in winter a cold northerly wind is common. There are some souvenir and food stalls along the way.

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  • Meotoiwa (夫婦岩). Also known as the Husband-and-Wife Rocks or the Wedded Rocks, these two rocks just offshore are tied together with a Shinto shimenawa rope weighing over a ton. The rocks are said to represent Izanagi and Izanami, the creator gods of Shinto myth, and the larger "male" rock has a small torii gate on top.

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  • Futami Sea Paradise. A small aquarium where you can enjoy shows by seals and walruses, and can touch and interact with the animals. It's a few minutes walk from Meotoiwa. Open 8:50~17:10. Adults 1300yen, Elementary age children 600yen, younger children 300yen.

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  • Oishiya, [1]. A recently renovated, wooden, traditional style ryokan. Overlooking the sea, this ryokan is between Futaminoura Station and Meotoiwa.

[edit] Get out

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