Japan Photography Tour

Our 5th tour to beautiful Japan, will offer you a unique holiday! We target winter because it will offer you rare nature like beautiful Japanese cranes, swans, eagles and other natural wonders of Japans wild northern region. The walks are short, and we target the best locations. You will be stunned at Japan’s unique wildlife and amazed at the diversity of its winter landscapes and beautiful creative photo options. Our accommodation is of a high standard and a mix of western style and traditional Japanese for an authentic local experience. Our accommodation is very warm!

Japan is richly endowed with nature and has beautiful mountains, trees, rivers, lakes and seas. We target these important jewels of a land that is not commonly offered as a photography destination. Be prepared for beautiful and different photo opportunities!

• Targeting stunning winter landscapes.

• Targeting Stella Sea-eagles.

• Targeting Japan’s cranes.

• Beautiful cultural shoots.

• We offer the best Japanese meals with western options.

Included

• All land tour costs as per itinerary.

• Accommodation.

• Two domestic flights.

• Two boat cruises for eagles.

• All meals as detailed in the itinerary.

• Entrance fees to parks as per itinerary.

• Professional photo guide.

• Local expert driver/guide, via minibus.

Not Included

• International Air tickets & flights

• Personal expenses

• Items not included in the itinerary

• Tips and drinks

• Travel Insurance

DAY 1 - TOKYO

February 7

Your accommodation tonight is included at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. We meet today at 5pm at reception. (We suggest

that you should arrive a day or two earlier.) Your guides offer you more information and confirm departure details for the

next morning. Option to join your guides for dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Accommodation - Hotel.

DAY 2 - TOKYO TO HOKKAIDO (Kushiro)

February 8

We board our flight this morning flying to Hokkaido. (Flight is included.) We are met by our local guide and

driver for the tour in our exclusive mini bus. Our first target is the Japanese (red-crowned) cranes, which could be

displaying their unique mating ritual. These large birds are beautiful and the snow conditions only add to the results.

Your professional photo guides will help to optimise shoot opportunities and offer on the spot technical assistance. They

are famous for their hard work in the field.

Western Style Accommodation - Kushiro - (D)

DAY 3 - HOKKAIDO - KUSHIRO

February 9

Early start for one of Japan’s great nature experiences. We shoot Japanese cranes around Tsurui Village. Cranes are not

the only subject as you are surrounded by a winter wonderland. Your cards will be filling up due to the mix of subjects to

shoot and the fantastic creative options. Again your guides will help.

Western Style Accommodation - Kushiro - (B,D)

The itinerary continues…