Watercolor Fantasy Sea of Clouds: A Dreamy Night View in a Japanese Town

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ToJapanenjoy a dazzling night view, most people would immediately think ofTokyoand other major cities. However,Japanesephotographer Kazuki Sato proves with his works that breathtakingly dreamy scenes can also be captured in small towns. About a two-and-a-half-hour drive fromTokyoin Chichibu City, Sato captured stunning works amidst the fog, creating an even more cinematic feel than scenes from *Your Name* !

Image source:Kazuki Sato

Foggy weather is usually a big challenge for landscape photography, but Sato managed to shoot surreal scenes where the mist blends with colorful lights, resembling a watercolor painting.

Image source:Kazuki Sato

After this spot was revealed, other photography enthusiasts also made special trips to capture the enchanting fairy-tale town.

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Dots of lights scattered across the clouds—could this be the Sky City?

Image source:NAAAASSOM

Image source:NAAAASSOM

Image source:NAAAASSOM

The incredibly beautiful scene required the perfect combination of environment, weather, and the photographer’s skill, not to mention the challenge of driving up the mountain at night to shoot. It's definitely not easy. Let’s give credit to the photographer’s hard work for allowing us to enjoy such a stunning piece of art.

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Image source:Hashizuka Design

Fever Photography Travel Channel Tip — Transportation to Chichibu City

You can choose to depart fromTokyoTravel by car or take the railway. If driving, you can refer to the map below:

How to travel by railway
1) Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line from Ikebukuro on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line (Express) to Seibu Chichibu in about 80 minutes
2) Take the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro to Yorii in about 80 minutes
3) Take the Takasaki Line from Ueno to Kumagaya in about 60 minutes

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