Photo Gallery View as slideshow

…with volcanoes…

…and always there are reminders of Japan’s rich culture…

…in the volcanic hot springs….

…come to find relief from the cold…

…in the south, it’s a little warmer…

…Hooded Cranes and….

…White-naped Cranes come to feed in the rice fields…

…in Hokkaido, the Red-crowned Cranes dance in the snow…

…Steller’s Sea-Eagles gather…

…on the pack ice…

….some great birds….


…everywhere the scenery is breathtaking….

This is an unforgettable tour!

…the famous snow monkeys…

…in the mountains…

…spectacular crowds of cranes arrive…

…we’ll visit shrines and temples…

…Japan’s culture is rich, complex and unique…

…Steller’s Sea-Eagles come down from the north…

At this time of year it’s cold…

….but the rewards are…

…and rural scenes…


…home to hordes of seabirds…

…pristine lakes…

…and resident specialities…

…and the forests…

…wherever we go…

…or encounter small roadside places of worship…

…many other birds can be seen…

…infused with the Japanese sense of art…

Red-crowned Crane at Tsurui

…not to mention, very beautiful…

…and Red-crowned Cranes start their courtship displays…

…and still very much a part of everyday life…

…and rugged coastlines…

not my photo

not my photo

not my photo























