From $1,150 per day per person all inclusive based on 3-4 participants, 2 participants from $1,450 per day per person; single from $2,250 per day. 

Japan Dreamscapes Photo Tour Leaders have spent more than 20 years traveling all over Japan with countless insights into must-see locations and areas only our photo tour leaders have access to. JDS photography workshop leaders have explored over 200 of Japan’s 6,852 islands, from the tropical Okinawa in the south to the northernmost island, Hokkaido. Our professional photo tour guides are multi-skilled with expertise that includes photography in fields such as: wildlife, birding, astrophotography, architecture, landscapes, cultural, product, fine art, and street. And you are exceptionally lucky because we want to share some of these insights with you!
 
With JDS photo tour leaders’ well-trained photographic perspective and expert guidance, you will have all your photography questions answered and help to capture breathtaking photos. Our tour leaders feel the only silly question is that one you don’t ask! JDS guides offer expert advice on all tours, so why not seize the opportunity to benefit from focused attention on a private or small group tour?
 
Rates are based on the number of days and participants.

Why Choose This Photography Tour/Workshop?

• All levels of photographers are welcome.
• Any type of camera is welcome: digital, pocket camera, scoping with an iPhone, large format, and others.
• Professional Photo Instruction available when requested (included in tour cost).
• Opportunity to photograph cultural and architectural masterpieces.
• Activity level varying from leisurely to moderate.
• Provided transportation: Sports Utility Vehicle with Business Class Seating.
• Small group size (minimum two people; maximum eight) means quality, in-depth time with your workshop leader.
• All questions are welcome and encouraged throughout your JDS adventure!
• During each morning and evening meal, your JDS photo workshop leader will discuss with you and the group the best shooting options with weather conditions in mind so each tour member will be well prepared to take spectacular photos. 
• No precious moments are wasted in needless seminars
• 2025 is the 28th year that your workshop photography instructors have lead workshops & tours throughout Japan.

The Perfect photography vacation adventure awaits! 

To start your adventure, all interested parties should fill out the contact form below to begin to process for a personalized cultural photography Japan adventure. Please include in your message your desired dates of travel. The number of participants. A few keywords of what you would like to see and experience in Japan, such as cherry blossoms, snow monkeys, Steller’s sea eagles, Hokkaido, Okinawa, birding, geisha, Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Onsen experience, or Japanese cuisine. 


Perhaps you want to try a tour that JDS is already conducting but with a more personal focus? Please let us know!

Tours Terms & Conditions