Private Japan Photography Workshop - Tokyo

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Details :
    Masterphoto will meet you at Tokyo Haneda international airport. Just outside arrivals gate at your specified time on departure day.
  • Return Details :
    Kushiro airport
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Make a private photoworkshop to Japan and visit unique photolocations.
Japan is a country beyond dreams and imagination. Enjoy a journey from the buzzing multi-million city of Tokyo to frozen japanese macaques, cranes swept into mist, whooper swans bathing in hot springs and the giant Stellar eagle at sunrise.
Its a great experience to visit Japan in the winter, both for its mythical culture to world-class nature photography. Snow-covered landscape, diminutive cranes in morning mist, then witness their breathtaking dance, Japanese macaques (snow monkey) or whooper swans bathing in hot springs. To experience the land of the rising sun and to photograph the giant Stellar eagle or sea eagle that poses on driftice or dives in full attack to catch fish to survive the day is a spectalurar event on its own.

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Early in the morning the group walk up to the valley of hell where Jigokudani snowmonkeys are located. The Japanese macaques are coming down from the mountains after spending the cold night. Some individuals are sitting by the river that flows through the park while those who are frozen crawl down in the hot water to warm themselves up. Here you can have relaxed monkeys that both enjoy and sometimes fall asleep in the warm water. The monkeys are curious and like to pose for the camera. You will be so close that the monkeys can touch the lens. Spending a whole day at Jigokudani makes plenty of time to try different photo techniques, close-ups and catch them in varying environments.

In the afternoon the group heads towards Tokyo, to explore this buzzing citys culture. The next morning starts an experience of this amazing city with crowds of people, markets, temples and other photogenic places. In the evening there will be night photography. Because Tokyo is actually the most beautiful at night with lots of neon signs, illuminated streets, hordes of people and trucks with flashing lights passing by our cameras.

Early morning our flight go north to Hokkaido and lands in Kushiro. There is a rich wildlife such as Blackistons fishowl (the worlds largest owl), the giant stellar eagle, whooper swans, cranes dancing, fox and sikadeer. The group travels in a comfortable minivan or large car, which gives us the opportunity to stay in selected places along the way or change our plans based on weather to get the best shooting conditions.

Departing in the afternoon for a location to shoot cranes in evening light. Then when the light slowly disappears the group head for the hotel - dinner and some rest. The next morning is a pretty special experience morning light, cranes and a misty river which is an iconic image that many associate with Japan. The cranes warm up for long day of posing in front of our cameras. Then breakfast is served at a local restaurant. Next location you can capture incoming but also individual cranes.

Further, the trip goes north through Hokkaidos amazing landscape. On the way to Lake Kussharo some stops can be made at various places to get close contact with whooper swans with ice-covered scenery as a backdrop. The swans swim in warm pools that are heated by underground volcanic activity. Overnighting in close proximity so it´s posible to get both evening photography and morning photography of whooper swans. There is also visit to a mountain pass get a chance to catch Japans landscape from a whole new angle. Furtehermore there is a visit to the smoking mountain that is an active thermological site.

The program continues with stellar eagles, sikadeer, kitsune (japanese fox) and more...

Inclusions

Option to change the program according to your specifications

All local transports (no flights)

Professional photographer / guide

Activities according to program

Bathing in hot pools Onsen

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) * except Tokyo ( 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

11 nights, share in doubleroom

Our main overnights are at Ryokans (similar to an Inn) or hotel. All accommodations have mid standard and upwards for good comfort. In the vast majority, there are also onsen (hot springs) where you can bathe freely whenever you want.

All transports are done in minivan or stationwagon with good comfort for you and your packing.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Exclusions

International flight Tokyo

Domestic flight Kushiro

In Tokyo (lunch, dinner, taxi or other personal expenses)

Single room (700 USD)

Beverages

Personal expenses

Travel and camera insurance

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

Minimum age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate