Aomori, Northern Japan
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Aomori, Northern Japan
$2,248.50
January 19 - 27, 2026
Price: $7,495
Initial Deposit: $2,248.5
2nd Deposit of $2,248.5 due six months before tour start date
Buddhist Temples, Tori Gates, Shrines, Snow monsters
9-Day Photographic Adventure
Introduction
Situated at the far northern part of mainland Japan, Aomori is known for receiving the highest snowfall in the country each year. During our time here we will visit geothermal ponds, forests with tori gates, lakes, Buddhist temples and tori gate shrines and snow monsters. Expect different weather and lighting conditions to give places atmosphere and we’re all set for a continuation from my Hokkaido tour.
Arrival & Departure
Please arrive in Aomori on the 19th of January.
Departure is on the 27th of January from Aomori Airport.
Small Group Size
I’m running this tour with a small group size of 6 participants.
Payment Terms
Three incremental non refundable payments:• Initial Depost of 30% is required to secure your booking.
• Second deposit of 30% six months before the start date.
• Final balance due 3 months before tour start date.
Cancellation Policy
Each of your deposits are non-refundable, and a commitment from you to promise to follow through with your booking. I recommend that you take out the necessary travel insurance as detailed below to safe guard your investment in the trip as soon as you book.Travel Insurance
I require that you take out travel insurance that covers you for trip cancellation(by you) at the time of booking. This kind of travel insurance safeguards your investment in the event that you cannot make the tour due to an unforeseen circumstances between the time of booking the trip and the commencement date.Specifically, cancellation coverage typically includes:
1. Medical emergencies: Illness, injury, or death of you, your travel companion, or a close family member.
2. Home emergencies: Damage to your home, such as a fire or flood, that requires your immediate attention.
3. Work-related issues: Job loss, unexpected work obligations, or a change in your work schedule. Other unforeseen circumstances: Jury duty, denied visa, or theft of travel documents.
Please check the small print when taking out travel insurance. All deposits are non refundable.
Arrival & Departure
• Arrive: Aomori 19th of January 2026 before 5pm• Depart: Aomori Airport 27th of January 2026(last evening is the 26th)
Please note that Aomori has very high snow levels due to regular snow storms. I'd advise arriving a day earlier to Aomori to cover for flight cancellations. There are frequent flights to/from Tokyo Haneda airport via JAL Airlines.
What's included
• Single room occupancy (ensuite bathroom)• 8 nights bed & breakfast
• 8 evening meals
• 7 lunches at local japanese restaurant
• Snowshoes
• Transportation between shooting locations in mini-bus
• One to One Guidance & Group Guidance
• Professional Japanese landscape guide
Required Fitness Level
Easy to occassionally Demanding
Most locations are very close to the car, but we will require the use of snow shoes to access many of the places.
Anyone of regular fitness and with regular mobility should have no difficulty with this trip, but it is important for me to set the right level of expectations: the weather in January can be extremely cold with temperatures down to -17ºC and beyond. Coupled with occassional snow storms and occasional very deep snow, this tour can be at times more physically demanding than a standard photo tour.