Ultimate Tour
Japan Photography Tour
DATES
February 7th - 20th, 2025
DURATION
14 Days
GROUP SIZE
6-8 People
WORKSHOP TUTORS
Darran Leal
PRICE
AU $16,995.00 - twin share per person.
Estimated price to be confirmed 12 months before departure.
Fully Booked
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Our 4th tour to beautiful Japan, will offer you a unique holiday! We target winter because it will offer you rare nature like the famous snow monkeys of Jigokudani (Hell Valley), plus beautiful Japanese cranes, swans, eagles and other natural wonders of Japans wild northern region. The walks are short, and we target the best locations.
We also include cultural experiences from palaces to a traditional Japanese Geisha experience. You will be stunned at Japan’s unique wildlife and amazed at the diversity of its winter landscapes and beautiful creative photo options.
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THE COST INCLUDES
• All land tour costs as per itinerary.
• Accommodation - lodge/hotel.
• 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.
NOT INCLUDED
• International Air tickets & flights
• Personal expenses
• Items not included in the itinerary
• Tips and drinks
• Travel Insurance
• Any Visa’s
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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 earlier.) Your guides offer you more information and confirm departure details for the next morning. We include dinner tonight.
Western Style Accommodation - (D)
DAY2-TOKYO TO MT FUJI
February 8
We drive in our exclusive bus stopping at Oshino Hakkai and Lake Kawaguchi for views of Mt Fuji. We need the weather to be kind to us. If this happens, be prepared for that classic Mt Fuji scene! We overnight with access to view Mt Fuji. We also include a workshop as time allows.
Western Style Accommodation - (B,L,D)
DAY 3 - MT FUJI TO MATSUMOTO & YUDANAKA ONSEN
February 9
We depart and drive to Matsumoto, cultural city of Nagano Prefecture. This includes exploring Matsumoto Castle. The cultural history of Japan is fascinating and this location will offer you special cultural images. We then depart to Yudanaka Onsen and close to our key next target of the region - snow monkeys!
Japanese Style Accommodation - (B,L,D)
(B,L,D) - Confirms if - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - are included that day. Itinerary and price is subject to change.
The itinerary continues…