Minimalist and Wildlife Photography in Hokkaido with a dedicated Guide.
Winter Photography Workshop
February 17th - 27th, 2025
Hokkaido is mountainous at heart, and has extensive forests, enormous coastal wetlands, craggy cliffs and offshore islands. In winter it’s famous for its small surviving populations of Blakiston’s fish owls, as well as its plentiful red foxes, abundant sika deer, winter hordes of whopper swans and dramatic concentrations of sea eagles. Most of all, it’s famous for its breeding and wintering population of grace embodied – the red-crowned cranes of east Hokkaido. It all makes for a landscape and wildlife photographer’s dream in any season, and we can take you searching for these animals through some stunning landscapes in your own private transport.
This is a premium tour with a maximum of four people in the group and your own personal professional photographer for the duration of the trip. He will take you to the best locations, provide photography tuition and take photos of you in action.
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¥360,000 per person for up to 4 people maximum
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A qualified and experienced Photographer/Guide
Professionally taken and retouched images from every day of the tour
A professionally edited video
Transfers to and from Sapporo or Asahikawa Airports
Accommodation in private room
Daily breakfast
Onsen entry fees for 3 days
Boat fees and other entry fees
Dinner excursions and cultural experiences
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Flights
Lunch, snacks, dinners & drinks
Travel insurance (although we do cover medical treatment in Japan)
FAQs
General
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We partner with Niseko Photography & Guiding to deliver our premium camp experience. Their photographers have over 13 years experience touring around Hokkaido and know Japan’s north island like the back of their hand. Whether you want to capture epic action shots or the natural beauty that Hokkaido is known for, we have you covered.
As well as having unparalleled knowledge of the local area, our photographers all excel in their profession - having worked and photographed and guide all around the world. We know they will support you in your passion and help propel your skills to the next level - all in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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After your booking is confirmed, we will be in touch with our comprehensive packing list and pre-departure guide. This will ensure you have all the necessary information and be fully prepared for an epic adventure.
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If you’re wanting a bit more information before you go ahead and book a camp with us, please reach out to our amazing team using the link below. We’re confident they’ll be able to answer all your questions.
Booking Process
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To avoid disappointment we suggest that you book as soon as possible. This is because each camp has a limited numbers and we cannot anticipate when other guests will book.
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To secure your spot on the camp, a deposit of 50% is due at the time of booking. The remainder of the cost is due 90 days before the camp commencement date. If you are booking within 90 days of the camp, you will need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.
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The price includes:
A qualified and experienced NZMGA lead guide
Tail guide that is also a photographer
Professionally taken and retouched images from every day of the tour
A professionally edited video
Transfers to and from Sapporo or Asahikawa Airports
Accommodation
Daily breakfast
Onsen entry fees for 3 days
Avalanche pack (including beacon, shovel & probe)
Lift and ropeway passes for 3 days of lift access backcountry skiing & riding
It does not include:
Flights
Lunches and dinners (although we will facilitate group meals and take you to some local favourite)
Ski/Snowboard rentals (although we can certainly help organise your gear for you)
Travel insurance (however we do cover backcountry rescue and medical treatment in Japan)
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Once you’ve booked we will send through a booking confirmation and request any additional information we need from you. We will also email a detailed guide which outlines everything you need to know pre, during and post camp. Then we will be in touch regularly in the lead up to the camp with updated tour details.
Once on Camp
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Our tours are targeted at the adventurous traveller - those who want to step out of their comfort zone, push their limits and experience everything Japan has to offer. Our camps are a place for like-minded individuals to connect and get hyped in a supportive and fun environment.
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Hokkaido is famous for its huge quantities of snowfall each year - it’s why we love it here! However, with this often comes snowy, cloudy, sometimes windy and low visibility conditions. With this in mind, our experienced guides keep a close eye on the weather and snow conditions and know the best spots to go on any given day. We are confident that they’ll find an appropriate place for you and your crew each day of the camp. In fact, the ever changing weather means you’ll have a variety of conditions to shoot in, allowing you to capture pictures unique to Hokkaido.
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Our camps are unique experiences with accommodation to match. You’ll be staying in quirky cabins that immediately feel like a home away from home.
Our accommodation’s are all located in tranquil settings, so offer the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of pushing your limits in the elements. Although you’ll be staying off the beaten track, we will ensure there is transportation into the hassle and bussle for meals and socialising when you desire.
Most rooms are twin share, so if you’re travelling solo you’ll be paired with another guest.
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Every camp is unique and offers something slightly different. What is guaranteed on each camp is a day jam packed with visiting epic locations to capture the perfect shot, unwinding in traditional Japanese onsens and dining at authentic restaurants.
After you’re booking has been confirmed, we will send through a detailed itinerary to help get you hyped in the lead up to your adventure.
If you’d like more information prior to making your booking, please reach out to our knowledgable staff using the link below.
Our Accommodation - Ichi Matsu
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