Sakurai Futamigaura

 

A beautiful sunset scenic spot at Genkai Sea. The place is selected as Japan’s

100 scenic beauty sunset beach. Located in Genkai Quasi-National Park.

The married rock is connected by the large Shimenawa with 30 meter length

and 1 ton weight. Male rock is 11.8 metre high and Female rock is 11.2

meter height.

 

Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that

a Shimenawa had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected 

with Shinto Shrines decorated with Shimenawa.