Meoto Iwa
夫婦岩
place of worship in
Ise
#2 in Ise
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#215 in Japan
Meoto Iwa, also known as the "Wedded Rocks," is a pair of sacred rocks located in the sea near Futami Okitama Shrine in Ise, Japan. These rocks are connected by a shimenawa, a sacred Shinto rope made of rice straw, symbolizing the union of the creator deities Izanagi and Izanami. The larger rock represents the husband, while the smaller rock signifies the wife. This site is particularly picturesque during sunrise, as the sun appears to rise between the two rocks, creating a stunning and spiritually significant view.
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