INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the breathtaking world of Hokkaido's winter wonderland, where snow-covered landscapes and stunning natural beauty await photographers of all levels. Our Hokkaido winter photography tour is a unique opportunity to explore one of Japan's most captivating regions during its most enchanting season.

Imagine yourself surrounded by pristine snowscapes, picturesque mountains, frozen lakes, and charming villages blanketed in snow. Hokkaido's winter offers a photographer's dream canvas, with endless opportunities to capture mesmerizing scenes and create unforgettable images.

During our tour, you'll have the chance to photograph iconic locations such as the famous snow-covered trees and hills of Biei and the unending coastlines of the northern Hokkaido. You'll also have exclusive access to hidden gems off the beaten path, allowing you to capture the essence of Hokkaido's winter magic in your photographs.

Led by experienced photography guides who know the region intimately, you'll receive expert guidance and tips to enhance your photography skills. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate amateur, our tour is designed to help you capture stunning images and create lasting memories.
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Join us on this extraordinary Hokkaido winter photography tour and unlock the beauty of winter through your lens. It's an adventure you won't want to miss!

DATE
12th - 21st February 2026

DURATION
10 days & 9 nights

START
Sapporo, Hokkaido

END
Kushiro, Hokkaido

AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
New Chitose Airport (February 12)
​Kushiro Airport (February 21)

SEASON
Winter

GROUP SIZE
7 - 10 including the tour leader and driver

ACCOMMODATION
3 or 4 star hotels

FITNESS LEVEL
Easy

LANGUAGE
English

TOUR LEADER
Francis Ansing or Mark Fitz Borre

DRIVER
​Michael Atienza or James Oda

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 0 (Feb 11): Arrival in Tokyo
 
DAY 1 (Feb 12): Arrival in New Chitose Airport, Lake Toya (OFFICIAL START)

• Take a morning flight to Chitose Airport from Haneda
• Arrive in New Chitose Airport around 11:30 AM
• Drive to Lake Toya
• Check in at our hotel in Lake Toya
• Afternoon shoot around Lake Toya

​Meals included: breakfast
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DAY 2 (Feb 13): Lake Toya, Mount Yotei, Otaru

• Sunrise shoot around Lake Toya
• Check out and drive to Otaru with stops around Mount Yotei
• Check in at our hotel in Otaru
• Sunset shoot at Otaru Canal 

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​Meals included: breakfast
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DAY 3 (Feb 14): Yoichi, Biei

• Morning shoot at Daikoku and Ebisu Iwa
• Check out and head to Asahikawa
• Check in at our hotel in Asahikawa
• Afternoon shoot around Biei 

​Meals included: breakfast 

DAY 4 (Feb 15): Biei

• Another full day of photography around Biei

​Meals included: breakfast

​DAY 5 (Feb 16): Biei

• Another full day of photography around Biei

 
Meals included: breakfast  

DAY 6 (Feb 17): Shosanbetsu, Wakkanai

• Long drive to Shosanbetsu, Haboro
• Shoot around Shosanbetsu Camping Ground and the Misakidai Torii
• Continue journey to Wakkanai 

 
Meals included: breakfast

DAY 7 (Feb 18): Wakkanai, Lake Saroma

• Shoot drying racks and docked boats around Wakkanai
• Check out and head east to Lake Saroma with stops along the way
• Check in at our hotel in Kitami 

 
Meals included: breakfast
 
Day 8 (Feb 19): Lake Saroma, Abashiri, Bihiro

• Morning shoot around Lake Saroma and Futatsui Rocks
• Sunset shoot at Bihiro Pass
• Return to Kitami for another night

Meals included: breakfast

Day 9 (Feb 20): Bihiro, Lake Kussharo, Kushiro

• Sunrise shoot at Bihiro Pass
• Check out and head to Lake Kussharo for afternoon shoot
• Continue journey to Kushiro
• Check in at our hotel in Kushiro 

Meals included: breakfast

Day 10 (Feb 21): Kushiro (OFFICIAL END)

• Check out after breakfast
• Morning shoot of Red-Crowned Cranes at Tsurui ito
• Head to Kushiro Airport for afternoon flight to Haneda
• Head to your hotel in Tokyo
• Hotel: Please book your own hotel in Tokyo (suggested hotel is Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku because the Limousine Bus stops at this hotel)
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Meals included: breakfast

TOUR COST
2750 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate)
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3450 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) 
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Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please message us if you are availing this plan.

​Included
✓ Twin sharing accommodations for 9 nights (3 or 4 star hotels)
✓ Transportation service for 10 days (van)
✓ Breakfasts
✓ Parking fees, petrol, toll fees 
✓ 1 tour leader / driver
✓ 1 back up driver / tour assistant

​Not Included
X Accommodation outside the tour date 
X International and/or domestic flights 
X Bottled water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes
X Personal and incidental expenses
X Meals not stated in the inclusions
X Visa fees
X Travel insurance 
X Laundry

PAYMENT AND RESERVATION
1. 500 USD or the equivalent in Php down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
2. Monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme. 
3. Down payment can be done using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.   
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank account below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Indicate the following on your e-mail: your full name, photography tour name. 
5. After payment, please fill up this REGISTRATION FORM. 
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.  
7. The balance is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance through wire/bank transfer or using credit/debit cards via secure PayPal payment link. 

Tour Cost: 2,750 USD

Deposit: 500 USD

3 places left. Book your spot now.

RESERVE NOW

FOR BANK/WIRE TRANSFERS, PLEASE USE ANY OF THE ACCOUNTS BELOW

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
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Paypal
[email protected]​​​

THINGS TO BRING
- Travel document (passport)
​- Clothing for 10 days (laundry is conveniently accessible at hotels, pack judiciously)
- 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 GEAR
- 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
​- Laptop
​- External hard drive

​Terms & Conditions

​​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)