1. Meotoiwa Rocks
Strange Rocks and Bizarre Stones

Meotoiwa Rocks

  • 「めおと岩ドライブイン」に駐車して景色を堪能できます。

  • 七浦海岸は佐渡の夕日の名所です。

  • 岩礁が多い典型的な隆起海岸の光景が広がっています。

  • 縁結び・安産の神様として崇められています。

  • 神話に登場する猫と伝わる「猫岩」。

  • イザナギとイザナミが乗った舟と伝わる「帆かけ岩」。

Meotoiwa, a symbol at Nanaura Coast in Sado

Meotoiwa is two gigantic rocks considered to originate from a Japan's creation myth in an ancient book "Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters)". On the right hand side is "husband" rock (22.6 meters high), and on the left hand side is "wife" rock (23.1 meters high). The rocks stands nestling up together, lapped by waves of Nanaura Coast. The rocks are said to bring luck in finding a partner. The surrounding area is spotted with rocky shores, such as Nekoiwa (Cat Rock) and Hokakeiwa (Sailing Rock) , which are, in Sado, said to originate from a Japan's creation myth.

Facility Basic Information

Address
Takose, Sado, Niigata 952-1645
TEL
0259-27-5000
Transport Access
Ryotsu Port Approx 50 minutes by car
Nearest bus stop
Meotoiwamae (Nanaura Kaigansen Line) Approx. 0 minutes on foot from bus stop
Parking
30 
Note

●As of April 1, 2024, the "Nanaura Coast Route" on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays requires advance reservations by 5:00 p.m. on the previous day. For details, please visit the Niigata Kotsu Sado website.

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