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Futami Okitama Jinja to Meoto Iwa（二見興玉神社と夫婦岩）

めおといわ Meoto Iwa

Photo: Utagawa Hiroshige / Public domain ／ Source

Two sea rocks joined by a sacred rope; at the summer solstice the sun rises between them, completing the composition.

FAQ

Where is Meoto Iwa?: It is in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is an art site.
What can I see at Meoto Iwa?: Two sea rocks joined by a sacred rope; at the summer solstice the sun rises between them, completing the composition. The focus is land art.
When was Meoto Iwa established?: It dates from the Edo period.