Japan Spring Photo Tour Kyushu
Itinerary Overview: 4 locations over 9 nights. Fukuoka City (1) | Mt. Aso (3) | Kumamoto City (2) | Kagoshima City (2)
Spring Dates: Mar 14 - 23, 2025
Tour led by Alfonso Calero & Ritsuko Calero - fluent in Japanese, photographer, tutor and guide.
Pricing:
AUD $6900/person twin share
AUD $7900/per single
Payment by Bank Transfer
Price includes:
All ground transport (Car Hire)
All 3 Star Accommodation for 9 nights
All Tuition (6 hours per day), translating, photography, tour-guiding
NOT included:
International Flights and International Hotel Transfers
All Meals
Entrance Fees
Travel Insurance
International flights should be booked separately once your Tour booking is confirmed.
Japan Photo Tour Itinerary
Day 1 -Fukuoka City is Kysuhu’s Largest City and the most liveable city in Japan. Famous for its Tonkotsu (Pork Broth) Ramen and Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe). We will spend the night exploring all the culinary delights of this vibrant city.
Day 2 & 3 - Depart Fukuoka late morning drive to Aso via Nabegatake Falls. Then will be spending the next 2 nights in the town of Aso surrounded by various picturesque landscapes around Mt. Aso. We will coincide with the fire festival date.
Day 4 & 5 - Highlights will be to experience the Fire Turning Ritual at Aso Shrine and a day trip to Takachiho Gorge.
Day 6 & 7 Kumamoto City is the second largest city in Kyushu island with a population of around 730,000 people. Kumamoto prefecture is situated in the centre of the island of Kyushu on its western coast. For the next two nights we will do days trips along the coast and in land farm areas.
Day 8 - 10 Kagoshima City - For the last three days we will be using the city as our base to do day trips around the surrounding peninsula to experience a volcanic sand bath and other exciting activities.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy (per person)
A deposit of 25% per person is required to secure booking
Via Bank Transfer
Cancellation More than 180 days (6 months) before a trip: 100% refund of deposit.
Cancellation Between 180 and 30 days: 50% refund
Cancellation Less than 30 days: 0% refund
Final payment is due 180 (6 months) days before the workshop/trip starts.
What to Bring: Photographic & General Gear
DSLR or hybrid mirrorless digital camera (Smartphone Photographers Welcome)
Lens 24-70mm range
Tripod & Cable Release
Dependable Portable External Drive
Laptop and power supply
Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop
ND Variable Filter
Up to 20 kg luggage and appropriate clothing
Moderate Level of Fitness is required with around 10,000 steps a day (2hrs)
Tour highlights:
Fire Turning Ritual
Staying in traditional accommodation
Ancient Forest and Trees
Sea of Clouds
Gorgeous Gorges
Culinary Delights
Hand-picked BEST locations
Led by an experienced photographer/guide/tutor fluent in Japanese
Truly authentic travel experience - a trip of lifetime!
We will learn:
Master Composition & Manual Settings
Advanced Editing Techniques (i.e. Focus Stacking, Bracketing, Composite, Luminosity Masking, H.D.R. & Panorama Stitch)
Landscape Photography
Street Portrait Photography
Architectural Photography