Morning of the Steam Fog

On clear mornings in early winter, you can often see steam fog at Amahare Beach. It begins before sunrise, and as the morning sun rises above the ridgeline of Mt. Tateyama, it catches the light and begins to glow golden.
Though it lasts only a few minutes, you can immerse yourself in a fantastical world.

The stillness before dawn

In the stillness before dawn, mist rises faintly over the drifting sea mist. The scene woven from mountain silhouettes and soft hues is a living painting of nature, changing moment by moment. The most delicate beauty arrives in the brief time the photographer waits, holding their breath.

The dawn of a golden-hued storm

In the early winter morning, a sea mist rises from the contrast between the sub-zero air and the sea’s temperature. Within it, the morning sun shines, painting Mt. Tateyama across Toyama Bay, creating a majestic scene like a scene from mythology. A fleeting moment of Japan’s pristine landscape, a pride of the Amahare Coast.

The morning sun rises through the mist

As the sun rises, the sea mist turns golden, revealing the outline of Onna-iwa Rock. The Mt. Tateyama mountain range looms faintly in the background, creating the uniquely ethereal morning of Toyama Bay. This moment, woven from light and mist, is truly a stage of miracles crafted by nature.