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Fujiscapes Autumn Photography Tour 2021
INTRODUCTION
Come join us in a photography tour down to the beautiful region of Japan, Mt. Fuji. You will get to photograph several beautiful lakes (Kawaguchiko, Motusoku, Tanuki, Saiko and Yamanako), old villages and the iconic Chureito Pagoda with the majestic Mount Fuji on the background. You’ll get to shoot at different vantage points around these lakes with the guidance and tips from photographer-guide Francis Ansing. He will also share his post-processing techniques for black and white, monochromatic and colour photography. You will have more than enough shooting and learning experiences in the land of the rising Sun.


FACILITATOR/GUIDE
Francis Ansing 

LOCATION
Japan: Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture

DATE
November 1-5, 2021 (5 days)  

GROUP SIZE
5-10 persons not including the facilitator and driver

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Villa with Japanese rooms. Each room is shared by 2 persons

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy to short walks. 400 ascending steps must be done to reach Chureito Pagoda. 

SEASON
Winter

ITINERARY
Day 0 (Arrival in Tokyo)
Book your own hotel around Shinjuku Station for this day

Day 1 (Lake Kawaguchiko)
1000: Pick up at your hotel
1030: Board our van to Lake Kawaguchiko 
12:30: Lunch
1330: Check in at our hotel in Lake Kawaguchiko. Prepare for the afternoon shoot
1500: Afternoon and sunset shoot along Lake Kawaguchiko 
1830: Dinner
2200: Optional night shoot by the lake

Day 2 (Lake Tanuki, Shiraito Waterfalls and Chureito Pagoda)
0400: Wake up call
0500: Sunrise shoot at Shiraito Waterfalls and Tanuki Lake
0900: Breakfast
1000: Rest
1200: Lunch
1400: Drive to Chureito Pagoda
1430: Climb the 400 steps up to the top of Pagoda
1445: Sunset shoot at the Pagoda (no tripod policy so bring your gorilla pod)
1830: Dinner
2000: Post-processing workshop at our villa
2300: Optional night shoot by the lake

Day 3 (Lake Motosuko and Lake Yamanaka)
0400: Wake up call
0430: Drive to Lake Motosuko for a sunrise shoot
0515: Sunrise shoot 
0800: Breakfast
1010: Drive to Lake Yamanakako
1030: Shoot at Oishino Hakkai Village
1230: Lunch
1400: Afternoon shoot in Lake Yamanakako
1500: Drive to Panorama Dai view point. Shoot Until 4:00 PM
1630: Sunset shoot along Hirano beach and Hirano Park. There are swans at this side of the lake
1830: Dinner
2200: Optional night shoot by the lake

Day 4 
0400: Wake up call
0430: Drive to Fumotoppara Camping Ground
0530: Shoot the lake reflection of Mount Fuji at Fumotoppara 
0800: Breakfast and rest
1200: Lunch then head to Satta Pass
1500: Sunset Shoot at Satta Pass

Day 5 (Hakone)
0500: Wake up call.
0530: Sunrise shoot at Kawaguchiko Lake. 
0800: Breakfast
1000: Check out and head to Hakone  
1100: Lunch
1500: Sunset shoot in Hakone
1800: Head back to Tokyo. Dinner along the way

2200: Tokyo. Drop at your hotel

CAMERA EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body
2. Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto)
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters (NDs, GNDs, CPL)
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothing for 5-6 days
2. Underwear / thermal wear
3. Socks
4. Bonnet
5. Ear muffs (optional)
6. Gloves
7. Neck warmer / scarf
8. Shades (optional)
9. Rubber / comfortable shoes
10. Fleece
11. Warm jacket
12. Windproof & waterproof jacket
13. Pants
14. Passport
15. Flashlight or headlamp
16. Portable back up drive (optional)
17. Toiletries
18. Personal medicines
19. Moisturizer
20. Lip gloss

DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

FEE
TO BE ANNOUNCED

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-villa type double/twin sharing in a Japanese room 
-location guiding and shooting instructions
-comfortable transport service for 5 days
-informal editing demonstration
-4 breakfasts


WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
-accommodations outside the tour date
-international flights
-meals not stated in the itinerary
-visa fees
-personal and accidental expenses
-travel insurance

TO REGISTER
-Php XX,000 down payment must be made upon registration.
-Balance must be settled 3 months before the first day of the trip.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  


CANCELLATION
-Deposit / downpayment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-If a booking is made within 3 months before the first day of the trip, a full amount must be settled upon registration. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organisers.

BANK DETAILS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com 
REGISTER

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For workshops, photo tours, private instructions, fine art prints and commercial shoot; please contact me via information below. 

Telephone:
+639201233942


E-mail:
​francisansingphotography@gmail.com
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