We enjoyed yoga experience and interaction with animals at Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) and Ise Sea Paradise!

掲載日:2018.03.16

I participated in a special event where I stretched at Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) in the early morning and then had a yoga and interaction experience at Ise Sea Paradise. The sound of the waves will wash your soul, and the cute animals will make you feel happy~♡ for a complete detox!

Morning yoga is available from 7:30 at the entrance of Ise Sea Paradise. Everyone has been gathering one after another!
This time's theme was "Misogi Yoga," so we first moved to Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine next door and started by greeting the gods.
The staff introduced us to Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) and Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine, which gave us a bit of a sightseeing feeling.

This Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine (Futami Okitama Shrine) continues all the way along the coast, and has a very unusual shape. It is said to have various benefits such as matchmaking, marital harmony, and purification. The name Futami originally came from the fact that Yamatohime no Mikoto looked back three times at the beauty of the scenery she saw from here (this is what we would now call looking twice).

This is the famous Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). Approximately 700m offshore from here lies the Okitama Jinseki, which is associated with Sarutahiko Okami, and Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), which consists of a 9m high Otoko Iwa and a 4m high Onna Iwa, serves as a torii gate from which to view the sacred stone and the sunrise from a distance. It seems that he is doing this. Since this is a stone that is used by the gods, this is the place where the gods descend.
It's a great power spot! Also, if you want to see the sunrise, it is recommended to visit from May to July. It is said that around the summer solstice, the sun appears to be rising from the small Mt. Fuji.

[Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple)]
Address: Efutami Okitama Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine IseCity
Phone number 0596-43-2020 (Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine)
Official URL http://www.amigo2.ne.jp/~oki-tama/
Access ・15 minutes walk from JR FutamiuraBeach Station ・About 3 minutes from Ise Futami Toba Line Futami JCT

This is "Mangan Frog".
It is said that if you sprinkle water on it, your wishes will come true. There are stone statues of frogs everywhere, as they are said to be the messengers of Sarutahiko Omikami!
If you look closely, it's quite cute♪
It also has the meaning of bringing back good luck, such as "bringing back safely," "bringing back something you lost," and "bringing back young."

And next to it is ``Ama no Iwaya''.
It is said to be the setting for the myth that Amaterasu-Omikami, the sun god, went into hiding and the world became pitch black.
In the past, it was customary to purify yourself at Futami IseJingu before visiting Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine (called ``Hamasangu''), and many people visited the shrine even though it was early in the morning.

This is a straw ``Washimenawa'' rope.
It is said that by rubbing the bad parts of the body with this ring, one entrusts the dirt to the gods. This probably comes from the legend of Aman no Iwaya.

Yoga members all come together to worship at Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine!
The sound of the kashiwate sounded loudly in the crisp morning air, making it a very pleasant start.

Once I felt refreshed, yoga studio Prana began a wake-up stretching session at the quiet Misogi Beach.
You can hear the soothing sound of waves coming from the sea. ``Stretch your hands out in line with the ocean's horizon'' and ``Feel the wind.'' As the instructor guides you, the instructor sometimes speaks out loud to stimulate your five senses. We will gradually adjust your autonomic nervous system while performing a number of movements such as poses that open your chest wide and poses that relax your spine.

Next, try yoga at Ise Sea Paradise's popular space, "Underwater Gororin Hall." In the dimly lit hall, the large aquarium stands out beautifully, and you can see the fish swimming around smoothly. Since your body is already relaxed, you can do yoga poses easily and comfortably. Will I fall asleep on the way? The level of relaxation was as high as I expected! It's an experience that is hard to come by.

The reason why yoga in the morning is good is because doing yoga while feeling the sun resets your body clock and gives you a refreshing start to the day. I can feel my body waking up!
Power emanates from your supple body.

After yoga, water was provided as a divine treat.
“Shinsen” is a meal given to the gods. This detox water contains strawberries from Mie Prefecture, Meyer lemons, and Iwato salt. It's a slightly sweet and refreshing drink♪

After finishing yoga in the morning, I went straight to the aquarium. Ise Sea Paradise is an amusement aquarium that is popular among adults, as it has been frequently posted on social media recently. Although the number of fish is small, the exhibit is very interesting and you can feel the love of the keepers.


[Ise Sea Paradise]
Address: 580 Futamimachie, IseCity Mie Prefecture
Phone number 0596-42-1760
Business hours 9:00-17:00 (subject to change depending on the season)
Closed: Open all year round (however, there may be temporary closures for a few days a year)
Access: Approximately 3 minutes from Ise Futami Toba Line Futami JCT, approximately 10 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC
Official URL https://ise-seaparadise.com/


The number of animals you can interact with is by far!
Nowadays, the number of ``touchable aquariums'' has increased, but this is where it all started.
By the way, all experiences here are free of charge with no limit on the number of people (only the lap pillow experience and backyard tour are charged).

For some reason, there are penguins and guinea pigs in the center...as well as a shop and snack corner. It seems that this place used to be a botanical garden in the past, and these are the remains of that time. Anything is possible. You could say it's a good deal because you can see both animals and fish (lol). Penguins in aquariums are usually on concrete, but the penguins here are on the ground. Because it is in a natural environment, you can see a relaxed atmosphere.

A special event that can only be held here in Japan is the ``Goma-chan lap pillow experience'' (limited to the first 5 people).
It seems that you can put a harbor seal on your lap and enjoy it.

I see, you're not the type of person who ``receives'' a lap pillow, but the type of person who ``does it''...! Couples participating in the event looked happy and said, ``It's squishy and cute♡.'' It might be a little heavy for elementary school students.

“Goma-chan Touch” by Goma-chan, a harbor seal.
It's so cute to see him being held by his dad and gingerly touching him.
It must have been a great memory to be able to take photos at such close range.

Shake hands with a clawed otter.

So cute!

It is said that you will experience the unique otter habit of ``feeling through gaps with your hands to catch prey'', but it was so cute that it made you feel like ``an ordinary person trying to shake a celebrity's hand.'' The squishy texture without nails resembled a small baby's finger and was irresistible.

A show called "Goma-chan Seal Coast".
Even though it's a show, the zookeepers don't do anything. It's an amazing show in a sense, as the harbor seals jump and move from place to place as they wish, and even the keepers have no idea what's going to happen. This project began with the challenge of ``What would happen if we set seals, which have strong relationships of trust with humans, free?'' On this day, I went to Goma-chan's pool, said hello to my friends, and then went back to the backyard.

Ise Sea Paradise is not a large aquarium, so it's nice that you can see all the shows efficiently. Stretching, yoga, and the aquarium first thing in the morning...I was very satisfied with the purification and healing journey!

[Click here to make a reservation]
Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) YOGA: Experience yoga at Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) 's Misogihama Beach & Aquarium! plan

【overview】
Date: 3rd March 31st (Sat) 7:50-9:00 (Visit Koshidama Shrine from 7:35)
Time required: 70 minutes
Price Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) YOGA experience only Adult/Junior high school student ¥1,200 (tax included)
2. Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) YOGA experience and aquarium admission fee set
Adults ¥2,200 / Junior high school students ¥1,700 (tax included) Capacity: 50 people
What to Bring: Please bring anything you need for yoga, such as towels and clothing.
Yoga mats are provided.
Reservation TEL: 0596-43-4111 (Cash payment will be accepted on the day of the reservation.)
WEB-only form https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_24462cc3320040677/activity/l000015D79/
Meeting place ISEmeotoiwaINTERACTIVEAquariumISESeaParadise Sea Paradise (Ise Sea Paradise) entrance
Reception will be held from 7:30 at the entrance of Ise Sea Paradise.
If you are planning to visit Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), please arrive by 7:35.
Facility information Misogihama, Futami-cho IseCity Mie Prefecture / Ise Sea Paradise
580 Futamimachie, IseCity City, Mie Prefecture 519-0602

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Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) has been known as a sunrise worship place since ancient times. Approximately 700 meters offshore lies the Okitama Shinseki (spirit stone) associated with Sarutahiko no Okami, which is said to be the place where the descending god rests and is a sacred place where the gods from the land of eternity approach. Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is considered to be a torii gate from which to admire the Okitamajinseki and the sunrise. Otokoiwa is 9m high, Onnaiwa is 4m high, and the Oshimenawa that connects the Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) is 35m long and stretched 16m to Otokoiwa and 10m to Onnaiwa. It is 9m long. The Oshimenawahari Shinto ritual is held every year on May 5th, September 5th, and Saturdays and Sundays in mid-December, and it is crowded with many people.・From May to July, you can see the sunrise from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). Especially on clear days around the summer solstice, you can see the sunrise over the back of Mt. Fuji in the distance, and the area is crowded with photographers and worshipers.・From autumn to winter, you can see the full moon from between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple). This is a spot that many people visit when visiting IseJingu or visiting Toba and Shima. Please also take a look at the IseJingu-Shima tourism special page ``My First Ise Visit: Walking around Ise-Shima,'' which contains information on how to visit Ise Jingu and how to access it. View this post on Instagram [Official] Post shared by Mie Tourism (Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation) (@kankomie) - October 9, 2017 12:51am PDT

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