Our photo tour in Autumn to Japan is an excellent opportunity to photograph the landscapes of the rising sun country during the fall colors. The landscapes & parks during the season are full of red & yellow colors, while in spring the cherry blossom tour to Japan brings us magical views of these seasons, during autumn the colors are more powerful.
This way, in this workshop we will focus to photograph his valleys, mountains, and gardens, without forget the two main cities as Tokyo & Kyoto. A complete tour around Japan to photograph Mount Fuji, Nara, Shirakawa Go, Nikko valley, and other temples & iconic locations as Koyasan. Enjoy the Autumn in Japan during our travel around the country.
The Autumn Japan photo tour is a perfect journey to enjoy the nature of Japan during the Momiji. Any Japan Photo Tour has a different special attraction. Write to us and we will help you to choose your perfect trip.
Our photo tour during Autumn to Japan will start at our hotel in Tokyo. We will move to Tokyo Tower for the sunset session. At night we will explore the area of Shinjuku, capturing the small alleys and doing some street photography.
Today we will pick our van to move to Matsumoto. On the way, we will stop in a couple of nice spots on the route. On Matsumoto we will be sleeping this night, enjoying the illumination of his famous castle.
After sunrise in one of the most important Japanese castles in Matsumoto, we will come to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, where we will be able to photograph his famous monkeys taking baths in the thermal waters.
After lunch, we will arrive at Tsumago-Juku to follow of one the ancient paths that were crossing Japan and keep the ancient houses. Here we will enjoy the landscapes and rivers of this path till the evening. During the night we will have a rest at our hotel in the village.
We will awake for sunrise in our village, photographing the first lights in this magical village. After that, and a good breakfast, we will start driving to Kyoto. On our way, we will make some stops to photograph the landscapes of Kiso valley.
At night we will arrive in Kyoto, where we will have a break from our Autumn Japan Photo tour.
This morning we will drive to Shirahige Shrine Torii for our sunrise session. After sun appears, we will have breakfast in the area and will move to Daigo-Ji temple to visit this beautiful temple and gardens.
After we visit the north of Kyoto, we will move to the center of Kyoto to photograph the Eikando Temple, where autumn colors are impressive at this time. At last, we will move to the district of Gion in the afternoon, where we will photograph his famous streets with geishas and the main spot in Kiyomizudera.
Again, we will awake early to come to Arashiyama. Famous for his bamboo forest and also for the colors in autumn of the surrounding mountains. There, we will spend the day visiting several temples and shrines.
In the afternoon we will approach Tofukuji Temple. Here we will photograph the impressive colors of autumn and the famous Tsutenkyo Bridge.
Today we will visit the most iconic place of Kyoto, and will start the day with the early season at Fushimi Inari and its traditional doors. We will spend here a few hours till the tourists start to arrive, then we will go for breakfast. After that, we will come to visit the closest city of Nara, famous for its deers walking in the city.
At midday, we will move to Osaka. There, we will visit Osaka castle for sunset. After that, we will move to the Dotonburi district to photograph the famous main avenue and taste the traditional food of this city. At night, we will come to Kyoto to have a rest in our hotel.
Today in the morning we will drive to the area of Fuji Five Lakes. We will have time to arrive for sunset at Chureito Pagoda. One of the most iconic photos we will take during this trip.
We’ll spend these days exploring the area of the 5 lakes around Mount Fuji, focusing on Kawaguchi lake r other lakes such as Shoji or Tanuki where we will photograph the sunrise and sunset from different locations. During the days, according to the weather, we will visit other places like Oshino Hakkai, Urui river, or Lake Ashinoko.
We will awake for sunrise in our village, photographing the first lights in this magical village. After that, and a good breakfast, we will start driving to Tokyo. On our way, we will make some stops to photograph the landscapes of Kiso valley.
Once in Tokyo, if we came with time we will approach Rikugi garden to enjoy the autumn colors. After that, we will move to one of the viewpoints of the city to photograph the sunrise from the top. During the night, we will bring you to Shibuya to enjoy & photograph the small streets of this famous district.
We will awake before sunrise, to come to the Sensō-Ji temple with the first lights of the day, when tourists still are sleeping to photograph this architectural temple in the best conditions. We will have time after that, to visit the best parks in Tokyo. Starting at Ueno Park, Zojoji temple in Shiba park, to the Ginkgo Avenue in Meiji-Jingu Gaien Park, finishing in the Meiji temple for sunrise.
We will have time this night to photograph the Scramble Kousaten in Shibuya. During a few hours during the night, we also will be walking in the closest small streets to photograph the ambient of this area.
Today will finish our Photo tour during autumn to Japan, and we will say goodbye to the rising sun country.
If you want to visit Tokyo with more time, you can write to us to add extra days to this tour. Also if you want to explore the north of Japan before the trip start, we also can make an extra route to explore the Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido, Nikko, or the Oze National Park.
Eduardo Fuster
Spanish photographer & teacher, diplomate in Art & specialized in Video & Photography. His photos were published in magazines such as National Geographic, Vogue, El Pais, Washington Post … Also worked in Real Estate photography for large luxury companies in the USA. He has also been working for the last 20 years in video design, collaborating on ads campaigns for Nike, Carrefour, Nivea, Hiberdrola, Tourism of Spain… His photographs were recognized in different international conquests. As an example the 1st place in Sunrises & Sunsets 35 awards 2019. Also get honorable mentions in the fine art photography awards 2018,2017,2016, Monochrome visions, 35 Awards 2018 & 2017 as an example.
Tokyo, Japan
Price
The price of this Photo Tour is based on the participation of a minimum of 4 participants. In case there are not enough participants, the possibility of making the trip will be offered with an increase proportional to the price, or a 100% refund of the total paid.
The last time of exchange rate calculation was January 1st, 2022, the final price can be modified up to 30 days before the tour start.
Accommodation
The accommodations offered are shared double rooms at Hotels with private bathrooms and ryokans.
You can book an individual room during the process of the book your place for the photo tour or writing us at [email protected]
Meals
This tour includes doesn’t include meals.
Insurance
Our tours include basic insurance, we suggest contracting full cover insurance. Contact us to expand your insurance coverage.
Transports
Our tours include all internal transports (cars, vans, trains, or flights). We don’t include international flights, but we will guide you at the moment of your booking the best options to arrive to the destiny from your home.
Itinerary
The itinerary mentioned can be changed due to a force major reasons like weather conditions or accidents for example.
Payment & Refunds
To book your place you need to pay 25% of the total cost. The total payment must be made 45 days before the trip.
This tour is done by Photography Workshops PhotoWorldTours SLU, due to illness or other reasons the trip may be made by another guide.
Cancellations
If the client cancel the trip will lose the deposit paid (25%), but refund other payments due this cancellation policy:
– More than 45 days but less than 60 days to the start of the tour: 50% of the total cost of the trip will be refunded.
– Less than 45 days before the trip start: There will be no refund.
Other considerations
Please, check the section “This tour include” and “This tour not include” to know more details about meals, guides or other services include.
Gintis
Big thanks to Eduardo from PhotoWorldTours for an unforgettable photo tour in Japan! Everything was super well organized, full of inspiration and great moments – can’t wait to join another adventure.
Uwe
The Tour to Japan with Eduardo from Photo World Tours was amazing and topped our expectations. He took us to the best spots at the right time. He took care of us all the time even at the busiest hot spots in Tokyo. Everything was perfectly organized. It was a pleasure to travel with him and we would love to go with him again. Thank you Eduardo.
Chaula
What a beautiful trip! Our leader who had been several times knew where and when to go to get best images.Undisclosed cemeteries, unknown lesser known temples, immersive experiences with locals made for such a complete, fulfilling trip. By the way, we laughed a lot, learnt a lot and ate so well. Made incredible memories.
Cesar Araujo
Well-used and complete photography tour, with good photography scenes
Zeewa
I recently went on a photo tour to Japan for the first time with photoworldtours. I must say that I had an amazing time. The photo tour covers all types of photo opportunities such as landscape, culture, street photography. The photo guide ( Eduardo Fuster ) was always willing to take you to places of your interests even if it is not part of the itinerary. I will definitely be travelling with @photoworldtours.ig again.
