It's very surreal to see the white Tori gate in person! Visually and spiritually, the white gate is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Against the deep blue of the Genkai Sea and the bright coastal sky, the white structure stands out as a clean, ethereal boundary between the human world and the sacred ocean.
We were there at 3plus on a weekday and the line is a short one! Try dipping the feet into the ocean for a refreshing foot bath! You may head apposite for soft serve ice cream!!
Beautiful and peaceful spot by the sea.
Sakurai Shrine Futamigaura is famous for its white torii gate in the ocean and the Meoto Iwa rocks, symbolizing harmony and relationships. The scenery is stunning and feels very special.
We visited on a weekday morning, and it was already quite busy. There was a long line even without sunset time, which shows how popular this place is.
It takes a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it. Highly recommended if you enjoy scenic coastal views and cultural landmarks ⛩️🌊✨
It’s a beautiful and unique shrine in the sea. Well worth the time to visit. It’s about 1 hour from Hakata Station by bus and it goes directly to the shrine. The colors are unbelievably blue and the sea is crystal clear. One of my favourite shrines in Japan. Definitely visit this place if you’re in the Fukuoka area.
Didn't expect much when I went there, but I really enjoyed the nice colour tone and open and vast sea. It's very pretty with the white waves, blue sky, blue sea.
Beautiful! There is a parking lot with toilet facility for 300yen opposite the torri gate. Went there on a weekend morning 9-10am-ish and there were minimal crowd.
