Mt. Shiude is known nationwide as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring.
However, when I visited Mt. Shiude this time, was there on a day of heavy rain before dawn
Actually, this was triggered by the reactions from the viewers
A silent request: "I want to see the fog."
I noticed that
among the videos I'd posted on YouTube, the ones that included footage of fog were getting particularly positive responses "Maybe viewers are craving fog?" That's what started me thinking, and that's what led me to this project.
One of the possible locations I had been discussing with ChatGPT for some time was Mount Shiude.
To be honest, I had never thought of taking photos on a rainy day at Mount Shiude, but it might be possible if I was aiming for the fog .
With that in mind, we decided to go ahead with the trip on the morning rain was forecast
A quiet mountain road, 45km one way, by motorbike
I left home on my motorcycle
around 3am when the sky was still dark I checked the route on Google Maps beforehand and knew it would be safe.
As expected, there were hardly any cars on the road, so I was able to get there smoothly.
As we got closer to the trailhead, I felt the mountain path gradually become foggy
Arrival. A world of fantasy and rain.
We reached the summit just before 5am.
There was no sign of anyone, and the mountain was shrouded in rain and fog, creating a completely silent space .
However, the rain wasn't just a gentle drizzle, but a sideways downpour .
The parking lot had no roof, so we used the entrance to the restroom to prepare for the shoot.
It was still too early for the hydrangeas, but the main attraction was the mist.
I was hoping to see hydrangeas, but perhaps because of the high altitude at the summit, they were just starting to bloom.
However, the main attraction this time was not the flowers, but the mist and the sound of rain .
was beyond imagination, like a scene from a movie
Another side of this famous cherry blossom spot
When you think of Mt. Shiude, you probably think of spring cherry blossoms and summer sunsets -- but seeing
Mt. Shiude in the rain left a completely different impression.
The hidden side of nature
is a gift that can only be experienced on a quiet, rainy day.
This video is here
The footage from that day is now available on the YouTube channel "Setouchi Ambience."
It was recorded in binaural sound so that you could experience the mist not only through sight
Please try using headphones and immerse yourself in the world of rain and fog sounds .
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