Due to the ongoing pandemic, restrictions in travel have made trips to scenic spots around Japan, such as in Kyoto, a difficult endeavor for the time being.

Photos like these are exactly what we need at times like now to heal our minds!

Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) focuses their photography on distinct seasonal shots in Japan, particularly in the Kyoto area.

She recently took several photos of the famous Tateiwa rock monolith at Nochigahama beach and shared them on Twitter. These stunning photos of a beautiful view took many people’s breath away.

The majestic Tateiwa that stands 20m tall, and the red-burning sky at sunrise just look incredible.

Even without featuring famous structures and tourist spots such as the Kinkaku-ji or Shimizu temples in these photos, you can still feel the beauty of Japan’s scenery.

Now that it is hard to travel because of Covid, we can only assume that the numbers of visitors must have been declining in Kyoto, where tourism is a prominent industry.

These incredible photos by Usadanu remind us that a trip to Kyoto may just be at the top of the schedule once travel becomes safer.