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Description
Come join us in a photography tour down to the beautiful region of Japan, Mt. Fuji. You will get to photograph several beautiful lakes (Kawaguchiko, Motusoku, Tanuki, Saiko and Yamanako), old villages and the iconic Chureito Pagoda with the majestic Mount Fuji on the background. You’ll get to shoot at different vantage points around these lakes with the guidance and tips from photographer-guide Francis Ansing. He will also share his post-processing techniques for black and white, monochromatic and colour photography. You will have more than enough shooting and learning experiences in the Land of the Rising Sun. |
Date/s
8th - 10th January 2024 Duration 3 days and 2 nights Starting Place Tokyo, Japan Ending Place Tokyo, Japan Airport Arrival and Departure Narita International Airport (Tokyo) or Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) Season Winter Group Size 3 - 4 including the tour leader and driver Accommodation Type Hotels Difficulty Easy Tour Leader / Driver Francis Ansing |
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Itinerary Highlights
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January 7 (Day 0)
Arrival in Narita or Haneda International Airport. You have to book your own hotel for this night near Shinjuku Station. Or you may arrive morning on January 8 since it is the official start of the tour. January 8 (Day 1 Official Start) We will pick you up in front of you hotel between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. We will drive to Kawaguchiko or Yamanakako (depending on Mount Fuji's visibility in that afternoon). We will have a stop along Lake Kawaguchiko or Yamanakako to shoot the lake and Mount Fuji. We will check in the evening at our hotel in Kawaguchiko after dinner. January 9 (Day 2) We will wake up early in the morning and will head to Lake Tanuki. This lake is probably one of the best locations to shoot Mount Fuji and its reflection. It is often very still during morning. We will visit Shira-ito (waterfalls) and shoot for 30 minutes before we head back to our hotel for breakfast. We can rest or just go out of the hotel again to shoot along Lake Kawaguchiko. In the afternoon, we will head early to Shizuoka for a sunset shoot at Satta Pass. This location boasts the view of Tokaido high way with Mount Fuji rising magnificently in the distance. |
January 10 (Day 4 Official End)
We can wake up a little bit late this time. Because we are just walking out of our hotel to shoot. Lake Kawaguchi is probably the most famous lakes around Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji's shape is very symmetrical as viewed from this location. If we are lucky and the water is still, the volcano reflects beautifully on its mirrorlike surface. We will check out and will head back to Tokyo. The hotel for this night is not included in the package. Please book your own hotel. January 11 Flight Departure in Narita or Haneda International Airport. Stay for the next Japan Photo Tour. |
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Price
USD 590 ***Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please message us if you are availing this plan.*** Included ✓ Twin accommodations for 2 nights (Kawaguchiko) ✓ Daily breakfasts ✓ Transportation van service for 3 days ✓ Parking fees ✓ 1 Filipino photo tour leader ✓ 1 Driver ✓ Entrance fees to parks |
Not Included
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International flights X Airport transfers X Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes X Personal and incidental expenses X Meals not stated in the inclusions (lunches and dinner) X Visa fees X Travel insurance X Laundry |
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Requirements
✓ Japan Tourist Visa (if applicable)
✓ International travel insurance
Payment Options (USD 500 Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. USD 300 down payment upon registration and balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. USD 500 down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to [email protected].
✓ Japan Tourist Visa (if applicable)
✓ International travel insurance
Payment Options (USD 500 Downpayment or Monthly Installment Payment Plan)
1. USD 300 down payment upon registration and balance payment completion 3 months before trip departure OR
2. First payment of the Monthly Installment Plan. Please message us if you want to avail the Monthly Installment Plan.
Registration
1. USD 500 down payment or the first payment of the Monthly Installment Plan is required upon registration.
2. Balance requires to be settled 30-60 days before the first day of the tour (for 50% down payment). For Monthly Installment Plan, the final payment is made 30 days before the first day of the tour.
3. Registration shall be done by filling up the registration form below. Click on the yellow "REGISTER" button.
4. Please send the following as your register: Identification/passport and proof of down payment.
5. Download the waiver form sent to your email, fill out and send it back to [email protected].
Payment Channels (any of the following)
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
[email protected]
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
G-Cash
Francis Ansing
09177302505
Paymaya
Francis Ansing
09201233942
Paypal
[email protected]
Registration, Cancellation and Refund Conditions
1. A deposit and completed Registration Form are required to reserve a place for you on a Shutter Adventures Co. tour.
2. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso or USD.
3. We accept payments via remittance, wire, bank, G-Cash, Paymaya or using your credit cards via PayPal Checkout.
4. A deposit / down payment of at least 50% of the total fee is required to sign up for a tour.
5. Trip deposits / down payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
6. Full payment / balance is due at least 30 days (for local tours) and 90 days (for international tours) prior to departure date.
7. No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever.
8. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
9. We must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
Local Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
60 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
59 to 31 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
30 days or fewer |
100% of entire tour fee |
International Tours
If written cancellation is received: |
Cancellation fee: |
150 days or prior |
100% of down payment |
149 to 91 days prior |
50% of entire tour fee |
90 or fewer days |
100% of entire tour fee |
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Personal Things to Bring
- Travel document (passport) - Covid-19 vaccination card - Warm clothing for 11 days - Winter jacket (down, waterproof, windproof) - Warm pants - Winter shoes - Warm bonnet - Winter gloves - Warm socks - Balaclava - Moisturizer - Lip moisturizer - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone - Wifi - Pocket money or credit card - Snow spikes for shoes |
Camera Equipment to Bring
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Rain protector |