Meoto Iwa

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In Mie Prefecture, not far from the city of Futami, which belongs to the city of Ise, are the Meoto Iwa rocks, which are also called" The Married Rocks ".

Overview

Address

575 Futamichoe, Ise, Mie 519-0602 (Directions)

Hours

7:30 - 16:30 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 7:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 7:30 - 16:30
Thursday 7:30 - 16:30
Friday 7:30 - 16:30
Saturday 7:30 - 16:30
Sunday 7:30 - 16:30
Holidays 7:30 - 16:30

Phone Number

0596-43-2020

General Amenities

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Access

A 15-minute walk from Futaminoura Station or a short bus ride via the local sightseeing CAN bus.

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