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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, including the famous snow-covered trees and hills of Biei and the unending coastlines of 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. 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
13th - 22nd February 2027 DURATION 10 days & 9 nights START Sapporo, Hokkaido END Kushiro, Hokkaido AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE New Chitose Airport (February 13) Kushiro Airport (February 22) SEASON / WEATHER Winter (5 to -20 degrees Centigrade) 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 |
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
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February 12: Arrival in Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo and prepare for tomorrow. Book a hotel near Haneda Airport so it's convenient for tomorrow's flight to New Chitose. February 13: Arrival at New Chitose Airport, Lake Toya (Official Start) Take a morning flight to New Chitose Airport (CTS) from Haneda Airport. Arrive before 11:00 in the morning. We will pick you up at the airport and take you to the car in the parking area. Then we will drive to Lake Toya and photograph around it. Before sundown, we will head to our hotel nearby to check in. February 14: Lake Toya, Yoichi, Otaru Another morning shoot in Lake Toya. After breakfast, we will check out and drive to Yoichi to photograph Ebisu and Daikoku Iwa. We will check in at our hotel in Otaru in the evening. February 15: Yoichi, Biei Have the earliest breakfast possible so we can check out at 8:30 AM. Drive to Biei and spend the rest of the afternoon photographing hills, snow, and trees. February 16: Biei Another full day of photography around Biei February 17: Biei Another full day of photography around Biei |
February 18: Biei, Shosanbetsu, Wakkanai
Have the earliest breakfast possible so we can check out at 8:30 AM. Drive to Shosanbetsu to photograph torii, cabins, snow, and boats. Resume journey to Wakkanai. Check in at the hotel in the evening. February 19: Shosanbetsu, Wakkanai Another full day of photographing Hokkaido's northern region. February 20: Wakkanai, Lake Saroma After breakfast, we start our journey going east to Mombetsu. We stop along the way to photograph interesting subjects. In the afternoon, we will photograph the unique crab claw statue in Mombetsu. February 21: Lake Saroma, Lake Kussharo, Kushiro After breakfast, we will check out and head south. We will stop in Lake Saroma to photograph docked fishing boats. We will continue our journey to Lake Kussharo to photograph whooper swans and trees. We will check in at our hotel in Kushiro in the evening. February 22: Kushiro (Official End) Have the earliest breakfast possible. We will check out around 8:00 AM and will head to Tsurui Ito Crane Sanctuary to photograph the red-crowned cranes. After, we will take you to the airport around 11:00 AM for your flight to Haneda Airport—end of tour. |
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TOUR COST
3250 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate) 3950 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) A monthly installment plan is available. Please enquire. Included ✓ Twin sharing accommodations for 9 nights (3 or 4 star hotels) ✓ Transportation service for 10 days (10-seater van) ✓ Breakfasts ✓ Parking fees, petrol, toll fees ✓ 1 tour leader/driver ✓ 1 backup 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 like X Personal and incidental expenses X Meals not stated in the inclusions X Visa fees X Travel insurance X Laundry |
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PAYMENT AND RESERVATION
1. A 500 USD or the equivalent in PHP down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. A monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be made 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 accounts below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
5. After payment, please fill out 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 by wire/bank transfer, or by credit/debit card via a secure PayPal payment link.
1. A 500 USD or the equivalent in PHP down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. A monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be made 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 accounts below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
5. After payment, please fill out 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 by wire/bank transfer, or by credit/debit card via a secure PayPal payment link.
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
Paypal
[email protected]
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
Paypal
[email protected]
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THINGS TO BRING
- Travel document (passport) - Clothing for 5 days (laundry is conveniently available at hotels) - Winter jacket (down, waterproof, windproof) - Warm pants - Winter shoes (mid- to hi-cut) - Warm bonnet/beanie - Winter gloves - Warm socks - Balaclava - Moisturizer - Lip moisturizer - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone - Wifi - Pocket money and a credit card - Snow spikes for shoes |
CAMERA GEAR
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs, and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Laptop or tablet for transferring and reviewing files - External hard drive |
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