
These photos of Tokyo are so beautiful it’s hard to believe they’re real!
In the past, it would have been nothing less than absolutely bonkers to say something is so beautiful it looks computer generated, but with all the amazing CG art in the world these days, it’s a sentiment we can totally understand. And this photo taken from the top of Roppongi Hills, one of Tokyo’s most impressive towers, is the perfect example of a real image that almost looks like CG art!
今日は、、言葉を失うほど、すごい景色でした。
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 11, 2015
CGの世界に入り込んだかのよう。
カメラ:OM-D EM-1 pic.twitter.com/FZliVoONQF
A big part of why it’s like “stepping into a CG world” seems to be the gorgeous colors. It reminds us of a perfectly composed painting! Obviously, nature is full of wondrous beauty, but an image like this, taken far outside the daily perspective, delivers a perfect sense of hyperreality. In fact, we can’t help wondering what Jean Baudrillard would have said about these images…
And in case you think this is just a lucky shot, it’s starting to seem like all the photos taken from the observation deck and Sky Deck of Roppongi Hills are this beautiful! The photo was Tweeted by @tokyo_cityview, the official Twitter account for Roppongi Hills’ observation deck and Sky Deck, as well as news about events held at the tower. We imagine it’s hard to get bad photos when your view is 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level and this gorgeous!
引き続きCGのようなブルーモーメント。
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 11, 2015
カメラ:OM-D EM-1 pic.twitter.com/3vlb5bTPfR
風強すぎ&暖かくてびっくりしますね。もう春が来たかのようです。
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 11, 2015
これはスカイデッキから。3分くらいの間にすごい量の雲が駆け抜けていきました。 pic.twitter.com/Y49gkzASTI
うすーい雲で優しげな夕暮れ。
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 7, 2015
カメラ:OM-D EM-1 pic.twitter.com/zcWihXYfdA
ピンクとブルーの空、東京タワーとスカイツリー。 pic.twitter.com/90YeZE4mIi
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 5, 2015
朝は絶望的な雨でしたが、なんだか晴れてきました。 pic.twitter.com/dvIQEv3jL9
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) December 3, 2015
本日は快晴!久々に富士山が顔を出しています。
— 六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビューTokyo City View, Roppongi (@tokyo_cityview) November 27, 2015
星空観察会も予定通り開催します。 pic.twitter.com/QJ14yiiK3a
But you don’t have to wait around Twitter to see more of this view — you can check it out yourself at Roppongi Hills! And if you want more awesome views of Japan, be sure to check out our article of beautiful videos of Japan shot with drones.
Sources: Twitter/@tokyo_cityview, Hamusoku
Featured image: Twitter/@tokyo_cityview

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