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AUTUMN COLORS
Japan Momiji
Temples, zen gardens, and intense red maple forests. A deep immersion into Honshu’s autumn light and traditional culture.
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MINIMALISTIC LANDSCAPES
Hokkaido
Minimalist frozen landscapes, red-crowned cranes, and sea eagles. True winter photography under extreme and clean light conditions.
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CHERRY BLOSSOM
Japan Sakura
Mount Fuji framed by cherry blossoms, Kyoto’s secret spots, and spring fields. Precise timing to catch the peak of the Sakura.
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LANDSCAPES & CULTURE
Vietnam
Travel around Vietnam in a customized photo tour. Best spots in North, Central & South Vietnam
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VOLCANOES & WILDLIFE
Kamchatka
Volcanoes, lava flows, ice caves and brown bears in the wild Russian Far East. An expedition for adventure photographers.
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When to go and what you will photograph in Asia
Japan in autumn: the momiji season
Late November to early December
Autumn is when Japan's maples turn deep red and orange. Around Kyoto and central Honshu the colours peak at the end of November, when temples, zen gardens and forest paths become some of the most photogenic places in the country.
Our 14-day tour combines the classic Kyoto spots at the quietest hours with Mount Fuji, the Kiso Valley post towns and Matsumoto castle, in a group of 4 people at most.
See the Autumn Japan photo tourHokkaido in winter
Late January to early February
Deep snow turns Japan's northern island into a canvas for minimalist photography: lone trees, soft hills around Biei, frozen coastlines and torii gates standing in the snow.
Winter is also the season for wildlife: red-crowned cranes dancing in the snow, Steller's sea eagles and Ezo red foxes. Temperatures are well below zero, so the 12-day itinerary is planned around the best light and warm breaks, with 4 people at most.
See the Hokkaido photo tourJapan in spring: sakura
Late March to early April
Cherry blossom lasts only a few days in each place, so timing is everything. Our route follows the bloom from Tokyo to Kyoto, with castles such as Hikone and Himeji, the Chureito pagoda with Mount Fuji and traditional villages in the Kiso Valley.
It is Japan's busiest season, so we photograph the famous spots at sunrise and at night, when they are calm. 14 days, maximum 4 people.
See the Japan Sakura photo tourVietnam: landscapes and culture
Private tours · 15 days
A complete journey from the Mekong Delta in the south to the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai in the north, passing through the seascapes of central Vietnam, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi.
Portraits are the heart of this trip: fishermen, salt and rice field workers and water lily pickers, always photographed with local models. Available as a private tour for 2 to 6 people.
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How our Asia photo tours work
Our photography tours in Asia are built around the moments that make each place unique: maples at their peak in Kyoto, cherry blossom from Tokyo to Kyoto, deep snow and wildlife in Hokkaido, and volcanoes and brown bears in Kamchatka. Groups are very small, 4 people at most in Japan, so we can reach the famous spots at sunrise or at night, when they are calm.
The momiji and sakura dates move every year, so each itinerary is timed with the seasonal forecast and adapted on the go to the light and the weather. A professional photographer guides you in the field with settings, composition and editing, whether you are still learning or already shoot in manual mode.
Which Asia photo tour is right for you? Japan in autumn (late November to early December) for red maples and temples, Japan in spring (late March to early April) for sakura, Hokkaido (late January to early February) for snowscapes and wildlife, Kamchatka in August for volcanoes and bears, and Vietnam as a 15-day private tour focused on landscapes and portraits.
Travelling as a couple, with friends or with your photo club? These destinations can also be booked as a private photo tour, adapted to your dates, your level and your interests.
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FAQ
Asia photo tours: frequently asked questions
How many people are in each Asia photo tour?
4 people at most in Japan and Hokkaido, and 8 at most in Kamchatka. Vietnam runs as a private tour for 2 to 6 people.
Do I need to be an experienced photographer?
No. Our tours are open to all levels. The photographer guide helps you in the field with settings, composition and editing, whatever your experience.
When is the best time to photograph Japan?
Late March to early April for the cherry blossom, late November to early December for the autumn colours, and late January to early February for the snow and wildlife of Hokkaido.
How cold is the Hokkaido winter tour?
Temperatures are well below zero, so the 12-day itinerary is planned around the best light and warm breaks. Before the trip you receive a complete list of the clothes and gear to bring.
Are flights included?
International flights are not included. The Japan tours start and end in Tokyo, the Hokkaido tour in Sapporo and Kamchatka in Petropavlovsk. In Vietnam, the internal flights are included.
What language are the tours in?
PhotoWorldTours is an officially licensed travel agency in Spain, but our photo tours run in English: our guides speak fluent English and the groups are English-speaking, with photographers from all over the world.
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