Mount Hinomoto at dawn

A breathtaking view of Mount Hinomoto at dawn, with the Hokora Path winding gently through ancient moss-covered stone steps. Small Shinto hokora shrines line the path, each adorned with fluttering shide paper streamers and weathered wooden plaques. Towering cedar trees cast long shadows through the morning mist, while soft rays of golden sunlight break through the branches, illuminating drifting sakura petals. In the distance, the snow-dusted peak of Mount Hinomoto rises majestically against a pale blue sky, evoking a sense of timeless serenity. Ultra-detailed, 8K resolution, photorealistic yet painterly, inspired by Makoto Shinkai’s cinematic lighting and the tranquil composition of Japanese woodblock prints.