Sunrise at Amaharashi Coast with sea smoke, sunlight emerging beside Onna-iwa, and Mt. Tsurugi glowing faintly in the background.A higher sun rising behind Onna-iwa, illuminating sea smoke and the ocean in golden light at Amaharashi Coast.
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Sunrise Through Sea Smoke — Onna-iwa and Mt. Tsurugi in Winter

In winter at Amaharashi Coast, sea smoke rises from the water due to radiative cooling, creating a mystical and ethereal atmosphere. Against the clear, frigid air of the season, Mt. Tsurugi and the iconic Onna-iwa stand with an even stronger presence across the calm waters of Toyama Bay.

This gallery presents two photographs capturing the fleeting moment when the sun rises behind Onna-iwa with Mt. Tsurugi perfectly aligned in the background. A subtle difference in the sun’s height dramatically changes the color of the light, the shimmer on the sea, and the appearance of the drifting sea smoke—revealing two distinct moods within the same brief moment.

Please enjoy the unique beauty of Amaharashi Coast, where the quiet winter sea and ever-changing light come together to create an unforgettable scene.

First Gleam Through the Sea Smoke

The winter sea smoke creates a soft misty layer above the water, produced by radiative cooling overnight. With the sun still low on the horizon, side-lighting gently highlights the outline of Onna-iwa while giving Mt. Tsurugi a subtle, sculptural silhouette. This rare convergence of geography, light, and atmospheric conditions is unique to Amaharashi Coast.

If you would like to explore more scenes of sea smoke at Amaharashi Coast, please visit the related gallery “Morning of the steam fog”.

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