Kamiiso-no-Torii

A must visit place. A beautiful coastal line in the Pacific Ocean. The Kamiiso-no-tori, a scared gate that stands on the rocks and this place is very famous to watch the sunrise and especially during New year, everyone gathers here to watch the first sunrise of the New year.

Very calming and picturesque area. Watching the ebb and flow of the waves gently hitting shore, I imagine spending a whole morning or afternoon just soaking in the scene/atmosphere of this place. Also nice to go for a slow, romantic walk on the beach.

It takes 20-ish min from the aquarium by walking. Recommended that you use a 70-200 mm lens.

The view of the Tori gate is really amazing during the sunset and sunrise. The high waves in the rocky beach adds on to the beauty of the Tori gate. Just below the Shinto shrine we can enjoy the awesome view of the beach and the Tori gate. One should be careful if wishing to play in the beach as it’s fully rock with high waves. It’s just amazing to enjoy the view from the shore and to relax.

Totally worth waking up at 5am and walking to the shore... Sunrise at Kamiiso no Torii was a divine experience.