To his right is the 3.6 meter high wife,Izanami, which is about 9 meters round.
The rope changing ceremonies are deemed important enough to make the news each time.
But the name meoto is from the Meiji period; it was previously calledtakeishizaki.
In ancient times, there was only a very small shrine that was replaced by larger shrines over time.
The current main shrine is made of concrete and stands right on the rocky shore.
Mount Fuji is visible in the distance.
Right next to the best viewing spot for the sacred Meoto Iwa is the equally important Futami Okitama Shrine.
Source:Wikipedia,Japan Travel,Shinto Shrines of Japan
