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Sakurai Futamigaura

📍 Sakurai Futamigaura, Fukuoka-shi, Japan
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Introduction

Sakurai Futamigaura is on the Itoshima coast of Fukuoka, famed for a large torii rising from the sea and a pair of 'married rocks' (Okigami-iwa). A celebrated sunset and photo spot on the Genkai Sea, at low tide the torii and rocks line up, and the sun sinks into the horizon with a mythic air.

Highlights

1
Sea torii
A red torii rising in the Genkai Sea.
2
Wedded rocks
Twin sea rocks — a symbol of union.
3
Fine sunset
The sun sets into the sea, mythic and famed.

🛈 Practical Info

LocationSakurai, Itoshima, Fukuoka
Time neededabout 30 minutes
AdmissionFree (public shore)

💡 Tips

Come at dusk for torii-and-sunset shots.
Rocks show at low tide — slippery, be safe.
Combine with Itoshima cafés and a coast drive.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Sakurai Futamigaura?

Come at dusk for torii-and-sunset shots. Rocks show at low tide — slippery, be safe.