Fujiscapes Autumn Photography Tour 2021
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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 |
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