Mt.Fuji at dusk：Inamuragasaki Cape (Kamakura)

 

Mt.Fuji beyond the evening sea: Inamuragasaki-cape

 

Mt.Fuji and Enoshima Island viewed from Inamuragasaki Cape

 

Sunset scape, Mt.Fuji, and Enoshima-island: Zaimokuza-beach

Although having already sunk behind Izu Peninsula, the evening sun remains tinting the dome of the western sky with a rich gradation of flaming colors.

The chill sea-breeze has subsided a moment ago, and, before darkness falls, the rippling waves that cover the surface of the calm sea are dully reflecting the crimson afterglow which descends from the twilight sky.

Mt.Fuji in the evening twilight: Zaimokuza-beach

 

Mt. Fuji: Inamuragasaki Cape (Kamakura)

The cold and dryness of midwinter decrease moisture in the air and the diminishing of scattered sunlight brings the serene and clear seascape of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji.

Far beyond the gently waving sea, Mt. Fuji crowned with snow soars into the steel-blue sky dignifiedly.

On this side of the sacred mountain, the deep green silhouette of Enoshima Island is clearly sighted and the magenta flowers of winter camellia are quietly blooming to add warm color to this exquisite scenery.

Mt. Fuji: Inamuragasaki Cape (Kamakura)

In Japan, from the distant past, Mt. Fuji has been devoutly worshiped as the noble manifestation of Konohananosakuya-hime (cherry tree blossom blooming princess) who is a volcano goddess described in Japanese mythology.

Since ancient times, the figure of this magnificent stratovolcano has ever been inspiring the deepest feelings of awe and respect in those who see it.

This sacred volcano has been inactive since the early eighteenth century and has also been regarded as the holiest mountain for the ascetic practices of Shugendo (Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts).

Mt. Fuji: Inamuragasaki Cape (Kamakura)