Bungo Futami-ga-ura
Also written: 豊後二見ヶ浦 · 文豪二浦
Japan’s largest shimenawa rope symbolically connects the two rocks of Futami; famous as a spot for the first sunrise, with the sun rising from the sea creating a divine beauty.
An Illustrated Japan / Oita / Famous Views
About this place
Bungo Futamigaura at Ueura, Saiki City facing Pacific Hyuga Sea features paired Meoto-iwa rocks tied by sacred straw rope of Shimenawa longest in Japan class length 65m thickness up to 90cm weight ~2 tons, named after Mie's Futamigaura. Small tidal difference due to young tide allows pretty view. Shimenawa replaced each December by locals in Shinto ritual praying good harvest and sea safety. Renowned first sunrise spot: on New Year's Day sun rises between rocks in godly beauty drawing crowds for hatsuhinode pilgrimage. Sea altar of Futamigaura Daimyojin enshrined in sea, tide pooling available at low tide. Nearby Michi no Eki Ueura and sea viewpoint overlook paired rocks and Pacific vast panorama, popular southernmost tourism base of Saeki, power spot for marital harmony and matchmaking locally cherished. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience.
