Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii [Fukuoka]

【Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii summary】

Sakurai Shrine enshrines the god of purification and is worshipped as a god to ward off bad luck. Since the shrine also enshrines the deity of Futamigaura, Sakurai Futamigaura, it is also revered as a god of conjugal bliss and marriage, and is visited by many young women. Futamigaura is also called “Suzu Iwa” in ancient times, and has been worshipped as a clean sacred rock. This underwater torii gate was erected on April 25, 1968 as the torii of Sakurai Shrine, taking into consideration the fact that white is a pure color and that the scenery should not be spoiled.

【Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii scenery】

The Futamigaura Torii of Sakurai Shrine is famous for its sunset and has been selected as one of the “100 best beaches in Japan” and “100 best sunsets in Japan.

The two rocks are believed to be the sacred rocks where Izanagi no Mikoto, the male deity, resides on the right and Izanami no Mikoto, the female deity, on the left. As mentioned above, Futamigaura is also called “Married Couple’s Rock,” and the shimenawa is hung to indicate the place where the gods reside, and also to tie the couple together. Incidentally, the main shrine of Sakurai Shrine is located a short 5-6 minute drive from this torii location.

【Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii Nearby attractions】

Sakurai Shrine

【Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii Access】

Manager’s Comments

The place is full of couples, couples and women, and a single man needs to be brave. I wanted to see the sunset, but due to the location, only locals or tourists who plan to stay overnight are privileged to see it!

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Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura Torii

Sakurai, Itoshima, Fukuoka 819-1303, Japan

※Free parking available

About 45 minutes by car from Fukuoka City (Hakata)

参考

櫻井神社 –

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