Japan Photography Tours
Arashiyama, Kyoto - Bamboo Grove
led by Pro Photographer Alfonso Calero - fluent in Japanese.
Landscape Photography is our main focus for all my itineraries. When in the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Kanazawa we will explore street portraits and nightscapes as well.
In our free time we will also learn some advanced editing techniques using photoshop and lightroom.
All levels of experience are very welcome. Since we are in very small groups I will have time to teach you individually.
Smartphone Photographers Welcome!
Winter Wonderland Far Northern Japan
When? Feb, 2025
Where? Hokkaido Island | Biei | Lake Nukabira | Lake Akan | Lake Kusharo | Tsurui-Mura | Rausu | Abashiri
Highlights? Snowscapes | Frozen Lakes | Ice Fishing | Crane Birds | Whopper Swans | Ural Owls | Sea Eagles | Red Fox | Deer
Approx: 10 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Kyushu
When? Mar, 2025
Where? Fukuoka | Aso | Takachiho | Kumamoto | Kagoshima
Highlights? Fire Festival | Spiritual Gorge | Tidal Seascapes | Waterfalls | Active Volcano
Approx: 10 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Spring Central Japan
When? April, 2025
Where? Tokyo | Mt. Fuji | Kyoto | Kanazawa | Ainokura
Highlights? Urban Nightscapes | Landscapes | Architecture | Street Portraits
Approx: 12 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Mt. Bandai National Park & Sado Island
When? (Spring) April, 2025
(Autumn) Nov, 2025
Where? Tokyo | Mt. Bandai National Park | Go-Shikinuma| Aizu Wakamatsu | Sado Island
Highlights? Urban Nightscape | Mountains | Rivers | Lakes | Marshland Ponds | Seascapes | Cultural Events
Approx: 10 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Tohoku Northern Japan
Aomori | Iwate | Akita Prefectures
When? (Autumn) Oct, 2025
Highlights? Autumn or Spring Colours | Rivers | Waterfalls | Gorges | Samurai Villages | Traditional Hot Springs | Seascapes | Lakes | Close Up Nature | Abstract
Approx: 10 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Autumn Central Japan
When? Nov, 2025
Where? Tokyo | Mt. Fuji | Kyoto | Kanazawa | Ainokura | Nagano
Highlights? Urban Nightscapes | Landscapes | Architecture | Snow Monkeys | Street Portraits
Approx: 12 Days
Fitness Level: Moderate
Experience Level: All Levels Welcome
Participants = 4 minimum & 6 maximum
Alfonso Calero
Japan is my second home. Having lived here for over 4 years and married to a Japanese, I am absolutely in love with this country. My Japanese family and friends have taught me so much about the culture and traditions.
Aside from a very authentic experience, my itineraries have a mix of rural and urban. A steady pace of exciting city night-scapes or slow country life. Choose your season and let me show you my passion for travel photography on this learning adventure.
Ritsuko Calero
Born and raised in Tokyo. Married to Alfonso + 25 years. Admin Assistant/researcher for the company as well as Japan Photography Tours' assistant/interpreter aka "Sheepdog," always watching our customers' safety during the busy photo shoots.
Aside from this work, she is an education tour guide in Sydney, Ritsuko has been running excursion programs to teach school children history and archaeology for 15 years.
She is also a Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) artist and a qualified origami instructor. Loves mobile photography and editing.
“5 stars! I cant say enough how much I enjoyed and learned from a Japan photo tour I took with Alfonso in the spring 2017. Alfonso is an award winning travel photographer and is also a very serious teacher.”
