Futagoiwa Rocks

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Standing along the beautiful coastline of Minamishimabara City facing the Ariake Sea, the "Futagoiwa" (Twin Rocks) are remarkable natural masterworks of sculptural art. Formed over an unimaginable span of time as waves carved into rugged volcanic strata, the grand sight of two massive rocks standing side by side in the ocean looks exactly like "twins" (futago/ryoko) closely leaning together, capturing its unique name. At dusk, the calm water surface of the Ariake Sea and the silhouettes of the twin rocks are dyed in the brilliant light of the golden sun, spreading a sacred, romantic silence across the surroundings. Feeling pleasant sea breezes while listening to the soothing murmurs of crashing waves completely eliminates daily busy lives, filling your heart with travel romance and profound tranquility.

Futagoiwa Rocks
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両子岩2（ふたごいわ）南島原市加津佐町｜150万年前の土石流堆積物

両子岩2（ふたごいわ）南島原市加津佐町｜150万年前の土石流堆積物

Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

両子岩（ふたごいわ）南島原市加津佐町｜150万年前の土石流堆積物

両子岩（ふたごいわ）南島原市加津佐町｜150万年前の土石流堆積物

Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

Futagoiwa Rocks

Address
Kazusacho Ko Tsubami, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website
https://www.web-gis.jp/GS_Kigan100/html/Kigan100_095.html
Operator
Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

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