Asama|Snow-capped Mt. Asama seen from the roadside

JanuaryYear 2025January 2025Mt. Asama (famous Buddhist mountain)Gunma prefecture (Kantou area)
This photo captures the feeling of "looking up at snow-capped Mount Asama from the roadside" at Mount Asama.

This photograph captures the snow-covered landscape of Mount Asama, viewed from a roadside shoulder. I aimed to convey the mountain's majestic presence through this perspective.Mount Asama captivates with its rugged slopes and ever-changing seasonal landscapes. Each visit reveals a different face: its silhouette bathed in sunrise or sunset, its ethereal form shrouded in a sea of clouds, or its winter snow-covered appearance. Recommended photography spots include Onioshidashi Park and Takamine Highlands, where you can capture Mount Asama alongside expansive vistas. Autumn offers a particularly beautiful contrast with the autumn foliage, while winter intensifies the impact of the snowy scenery.

Date & TimeJanuary 11, 2025
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationMt. Asama (famous Buddhist mountain)
AddressTaken at a location visible from Gunma Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value4
suspended solids1/2000s
ISO100
Shooting route on the same dayTadaranuma Park →directional marker or indicatorMt. Asama (famous Buddhist mountain) →directional marker or indicatorShorinzan Daruma Temple

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