Discover Japan’s Autumn Splendor on a Breathtaking Photo Tour
In late November, Japan bursts into a dazzling array of color as the autumn season reaches its dramatic peak. The Japan Photo Tour is timed perfectly to capture the flora at its most fiery, with the countryside transformed into a sea of vivid reds, oranges, and yellows.
This ten-day intensive workshop is designed to showcase Japan’s most exceptional scenery, including serene temples, ancient shrines, peaceful lakes, flowing waterfalls, and stunning landscapes, with a few friendly deer making an appearance too!
Learn from the Best While Elevating Your Photography
Led by award-winning photographer Andy Yee and Sony Artisan Colby Brown, this photo tour offers personalized guidance in a small-group setting. With expert tuition and inspiring locations, you’ll have every opportunity to refine your skills and push your creative vision to the next level.
16 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$7500
1-chōme-9-1 Eifuku, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-8555, Japan
The megatropolis Tokyo is our starting point for this colourful workshop. From the neon-lit streets of Shinjuku, and the impressive skyline of this futuristic city, to the quiet and spiritual lantern covered alleys of the old Asakusa district, Tokyo is a contradictory city full of wonder.
No trip to Japan in Autumn would be complete without a photograph of the iconic Mt Fuji. The Fuji Five-Lakes district is breathtaking at this time of the year as autumn brings a vibrancy that exemplifies the natural beauty of the lakes and vistas in the region. We will take out time to explore a wide array of shooting locations so you will be sure to capture the shy mountain in its best light.
Nachi falls is a spectacular complement to Seiganto temple – Temple of the Blue Waves. Along the coast of Wakayama and Mie prefectures lie some of the most unique rock formations found in all Japan. Home to the jagged Hashigui-iwa Rocks and the adorable Wedded Rocks.
Our first destination outside of Kyoto will be Nara; home to hundreds of wild deer and tightly packed with historical building such as the Todai-ji, the largest wooden building in the world. The area boasts its beautiful mountain scenery, which will be perfect in Autumn. We will spend the night at Mount Yoshino which is nestled between hills bursting with vibrant colours in every direction. We will share a room in a Ryokan, a traditional Japanese Inn and relax in an onsen, hot spring bath, after dinner.
We conclude our adventure in Kyoto: the cultural heart of Japan. Steeped in history, Kyoto has some of the most colourful temples and shrines found anywhere in the world. Our time will be wisely spent in the right locations at the right time. Early morning in the serene bamboo forest, late afternoon along the path of a thousand Torii Gates as the shadows grow long, evenings at illuminated temples such as Kiyomizu-dera. If we are lucky, we might even hear the shuffling of Geisha as they hurry from tea-house to tea-house in the twilight of Gion. The workshop will conclude after breakfast on Day 10.
What to Bring
* Camera (Mirrorless or DSLR)
* Lenses to cover a range of subjects from city scapes, street, landscape, wildlife, night and portrait
* Tripod
* A set of filters (ND recommended)
* A sense of adventure!
Notes
Included
* Two professional photography guides
* Nine nights accommodation
* Dual room occupancy (single supplement is available on request)
* All breakfasts (some days we depart for sunrise before breakfast)
* Transportation in private cars and ferries
* Post-Processing sessions during the tour
Excluded
* Airfare to/from Japan
* Lunches and dinners
* Any entrance fees to photography locations (Temples, Shrines and Night Illuminations)
* Alcoholic beverages
* Travel insurance
* Equipment and baggage insurance
* Visas (if applicable)
* Gratuities
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