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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our Mount Fuji Photo Tour, an unforgettable journey through Japan’s most breathtaking landscapes. Designed for photographers of all levels, this immersive experience takes you to the most scenic viewpoints, hidden lakes, and traditional villages that surround Japan’s sacred mountain. From the mirror-like reflections of Kawaguchiko to the early morning glow of Chureito Pagoda, you’ll have the chance to capture Mount Fuji in all its moods; from serene dawns and misty forests to fiery sunsets and star-studded nights. Along the way, you’ll explore charming local temples and blooming Shibasakura blossoms. Led by experienced photography guides with (Francis Ansing and Mark Fitz Borre) intimate local knowledge, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in composition, lighting, and storytelling ensuring every frame tells the beauty and spirit of Mount Fuji. This tour will elevate both your skills and your appreciation of Japan’s most revered natural wonder. So pack your lenses and sense of wonder because Mount Fuji is waiting to be captured through your eyes. |
DATE
1st - 7th May 2026 DURATION 7 days and 6 nights START Tokyo, Japan END Tokyo, Japan AIRPORT ARRIVAL Narita or Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) AIRPORT DEPARTURE Narita or Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) SEASON Spring GROUP SIZE 6 - 8 ACCOMMODATION 3- or 4-star hotels (Route-Inn, Toyoko Inn, Daiwa Roynet) FITNESS LEVEL Easy LANGUAGE English TOUR LEADER Francis Ansing / Fitz Borre DRIVER Michael Atienza / Francis Ansing |
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
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April 30 (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. May 1 (Day 1 Official Start) We will pick you up in front of you hotel between 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Sunset and blue hour photography around Shizuoka. May 2 (Day 2) Sunrise, sunset and blue hour photography around Shizuoka and Kanagawa. May 3 (Day 3) Sunrise, sunset and blue hour photography around Shizuoka and Kanagawa. |
May 4 (Day 4)
Sunrise, sunset and blue hour photography around Shizuoka and Kanagawa. May 5 (Day 5) Sunrise, sunset and blue hour photography around Yamanashi. May 6 (Day 6) Sunrise, sunset and blue hour photography around Yamanashi. May 7 (Day 7 Official End) Sunrise photography in Yamanashi. Check out and head back to Tokyo. End of tour. |
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TOUR COST
1850 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate) 2350 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) Monthly Installment Plan is available. Please enquire. WHAT'S INCLUDED? ✓ Twin accommodations for 6 nights (3 or 4 star star hotels) ✓ Daily breakfasts ✓ Transportation van service for 7 days ✓ Parking fees ✓ 1 photo tour leader ✓ 1 Driver ✓ Entrance fees to locations |
NOT INCLUDED
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International flights X Airport transfers X Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, water bottles 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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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.
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.
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) - Warm clothing for 7 days (laundry is available at hotels) - Warm jacket (waterproof) - Warm pants - Comfortable shoes (waterproof) - Warm bonnet - Moisturizer - Lip moisturizer - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Pocket money - Cellular phone - Wifi - Pocket money or credit card |
CAMERA GEAR
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (ultra-wide, medium zoom, telephoto) - Sturdy tripod - Filters (CPL, NDs and GND) - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Rain protector - Laptop - External hard drive |