Cape Mihama
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御浜岬：駿河湾沿いの戸田の村と漁港を守る入江
Cape Mihama, located on the western coast of the Izu Peninsula facing Suruga Bay, lies in Shizuoka Prefecture, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
The small beach within the cove draws young families to its tropical waters each summer, while occasional festivals hosted by the Shinto shrine nestled at the tip of the cape maintain the cultural richness of the local fishing village. The lush forest surrounding the shrine helps protect the cape from erosion and shields the fishing port from strong winds and waves.
Suruga Bay, Japan’s deepest bay at 2,500 meters (8,202 feet), is home to over 1,000 species of fish and shellfish. Fishermen from nearby harbors come here to catch sardines, horse mackerel, mackerel, Japanese butterfish, bluefish, and flounder. Heda Port, located within the cove formed by Cape Mihama, is also home to a handful of fishing families who have harvested freshwater prawn and spider crab for generations to supply local restaurants and resort hotels.
In the shallow turquoise waters of the cove, small fish can be seen from the surface — especially by the young and old who snorkel here during summer break. While Mt. Fuji often hides behind haze and humidity in summer, on clear days, it’s possible to snorkel while enjoying a stunning view of the iconic peak rising beyond the mouth of the cove across the bay.
The emerald blue sea with a vermilion torii gate and the possibility of capturing Mt. Fuji in the distance were what first drew me to this location. Although storm clouds blocked my view of the mountain this time, the rugged coastline, the quaint fishing village, the hidden shrine within the forest, and the thrill of crashing waves earlier in the morning more than satisfied my desire to photograph dramatic seascapes and to simply enjoy the moment with my border collie.
Location: Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
Timestamp: 2025/03/19・08:24
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
88 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/6.3
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