Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt to Tokyo
- Day 2
Tokyo to Kushiro
- Days 3 - 4
Kushiro - Akan National Park
Included Activities
- Photography of Manchurian cranes at main resting places
- Observation of crane feeding and dance performances
Landmarks Akan National Park - Day 5
Manchurian Cranes - Mount Sulphur - Akan National Park
Included Activities
- Photograph Manchurian cranes
- Visit Mount Sulphur with steaming fumaroles and sulphurous deposits
- Explore Akan National Park and photograph Lake Kussharo
- Photograph whooper swans at Lake Kussharo
- Relax in onsen (hot spring bath) at Kawayuonsen
Landmarks Mount Sulphur Akan National Park Lake Kussharo Lake Mashu 
- Day 6
Lake Kussharo
Included Activities
- Explore Lake Kussharo photography locations
- Wildlife and landscape photography with photo tour leader and local guide
Landmarks Lake Kussharo 
- Day 7
Lake Kussharo to Rausu
Included Activities
- Photography of whooper swans at Lake Kussharo
Landmarks Lake Kussharo Shiretoko Peninsula - Days 8 - 9
Rausu - Shiretoko Peninsula - Giant Sea Eagles and Fish Owls
Included Activities
- Photograph giant sea eagles at pack ice edge
- Chartered boat excursions to pack ice (six hours each day)
- Wildlife and landscape photography with photo tour guide
- Evening photography session of giant fish owl under strobe lighting
Landmarks Shiretoko Peninsula Rausu 
- Day 10
Rausu - Notsuke Peninsula - Nemuro
Included Activities
- Visit to Notsuke Peninsula for wildlife photography
Landmarks Notsuke Peninsula 
- Day 11
Nemuro to Kushiro
Included Activities
- Close-range photography of giant eagles at frozen lake feeding site
- Day 12
Kushiro - Tokyo - Yudanaka
Included Activities
- Visit to Institute of Raptor Biomedicine Japan (IRBJ) at Kushiroshitsugen Wildlife Center
Landmarks Institute of Raptor Biomedicine Japan Jigokudani Monkey Park Joshinetsu-Kogen National Park - Day 13
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Included Activities
- Photograph snow monkeys bathing in hot springs at Jigokudani Park
Landmarks Jigokudani Park 
- Day 14
Jigokudani to Tokyo
Included Activities
- Morning snow monkey photography session
- Travel to Tokyo on Shinkansen train
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Tokyo in the evening
Landmarks Jigokudani Park 
- Day 15
Tokyo to Frankfurt
