Pay full price now or a €300 deposit with the balance payable 8 weeks before the workshop start date.
14 – 26 November 2027
Places available
Max 5
13 days
Low to Medium
Various in Tokyo; Kyoto; Osaka; Kawaguchiko area for Mount Fuji
Hotel reception in Tokyo
Join me for a Japan Autumn Photography Tour in November 2027 with its beautiful fall colours as well as its futuristic cityscapes.
During the autumn months, the vibrant fall colours start to come into full effect, and this is especially so in places such as Kyoto. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is just one of the places which make the perfect backdrop for our photography tour.
But it’s not all masses of reds and oranges, the Japan photography tour will be taking in the awesome Blade Runner-like cityscapes of Tokyo and Osaka. Tokyo is one of the World’s biggest cities and no photography tour to Japan would be complete without exploring some of its futuristic districts as well as some of its more traditional temples.
The Japan photography tour is based in various locations. These are Tokyo/ Kyoto/ Osaka/ Kawaguchiko area for Mount Fuji and one other destination so that we can maximize our photography time in these beautiful areas.
We will spend time seeking out both the traditional and newer side of Japan.
We will all meet in the reception of our first hotel in Tokyo. If you need help getting from either Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita airport, please ask.
Yes, it can be chilly in the mornings and evenings, but be prepared for warm days as well as the odd rain shower.
Make sure to bring comfortable clothing. You will need a fleece for dawn/ evening shoots.
Comfortable walking shoes are ideal for both walking around the ancient temples as well as the city.
It can be crowded in the autumn photo hotspots such as Kyoto, but this is mainly evident during the daytime. Early in the morning, you find that most people aren’t walking around yet, and we will concentrate our efforts on getting to the major places at the optimum time. That’s not to say we won’t see people or other photographers, so please be aware of this and have due patience.
A wide-angle lens (16-35mm) and a medium zoom (24-70mm) are the lenses we’ll be using the most. A longer zoom (100-400) will be useful to cover most compositional eventualities that we may need to isolate.
Although not essential, it’s a great idea to bring a laptop computer with you so you can discuss imagery with me.
I try and make a point of helping those who need it in digital photography. If inclement weather or tiredness takes hold, it can help to have a computer session to assess our progress.
What’s included in the tour?
Double room or single room single occupancy accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
Breakfasts
Entry fees to temples and observatories
Public transport/ taxis during the tour (Suica card for metro etc)
Tuition from Julian Elliott
What’s not included
Meals not mentioned
Insurance
My tours fill up quickly but sometimes spots open up due to cancellations.
If the tour you are interested in is currently full and you would like to be added to the waiting list then please fill out this form
