It is where the famous Meoto Iwa rocks are found[3] Futami-ga-ura is a delta formed at the mouth of the Isuzu River that flows into Ise Bay.

[4] A rock formation called Meoto Iwa, which is within the precincts of Futami Okitama Shrine in Tateishizaki, is a well-known geological feature with significance to Shinto devotees.

On November 1, 2005, Futami, along with the town of Obata, and the village of Misono (all from Watarai District), were merged into the expanded city of Ise and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

Poetically, As firmly cemented clam shells Fall apart in Autumn So too, I take to the road again [7] Futami beach was opened in 1881 ( Meiji 15) by the first Surgeon general, Matsumoto Ryōjun, and was designated by the Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sanitation Bureau, Nagayo in 1882 (Meiji 16), the first officially recognized beach in Japan.

Including, the inn town that sings Shioyuji was formed[4] There is a guest house Hinjitsukan [ja] located in the area.