Japan Wildlife Photography
Japan is a striking destination for wildlife photography, pairing dramatic winter landscapes with a remarkable cast of cold-adapted species. From steaming hot springs to frozen coastlines, the country offers photographers the chance to capture intimate behaviour against some of the most atmospheric backdrops in nature photography. It's a destination that rewards patience & a tolerance for the cold, with subjects often appearing at their most photogenic during the depths of winter.
Species NaturesLens Photographs in Japan
NaturesLens runs its Amazing Japanese Wildlife in Winter holiday across February, visiting locations including Jigokudani Monkey Park & Yudanaka to photograph the famous Japanese Macaques as they bathe in natural hot springs, while Hokkaido forms the heart of the trip, taking in Tsurui, Kushiro, Lake Kussharo, Nemuro, Nakashibetsu, Rausu & the Notsuke Peninsula. Here, NaturesLens photographs Red-crowned Crane, Steller's Sea Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Whooper Swan, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Sika Deer, Ezo Red Squirrel, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ural Owl, Black-eared Kite & Long-tailed Tit. The itinerary also calls at Fuji Five Lakes & Lake Yamanaka, rounding out a comprehensive tour of Japan's winter wildlife spectacle.
NaturesLens Guides Who Lead Trips Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Japan located?
Japan is in Asia.
What can I photograph in Japan?
NaturesLens photographs Japanese Macaque, Red-crowned Crane, Steller's Sea Eagle, Whooper Swan, Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel, Ezo Sika Deer, Long-tailed Tit, Ural Owl & White-tailed Eagle in Japan. Holidays here typically run in February.
Can I photograph the Japanese Macaque in Japan?
Yes - the Japanese Macaque is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Japan holidays.
Can I photograph the Red-crowned Crane in Japan?
Japan is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Red-crowned Crane.
Can I photograph the Steller's Sea Eagle in Japan?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Japan that include the Steller's Sea Eagle.
Can I photograph the Whooper Swan in Japan?
Yes - the Whooper Swan is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Japan holidays.
Can I photograph the Black-eared Kite in Japan?
Japan is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Black-eared Kite.
Can I photograph the Ezo Flying Squirrel in Japan?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Japan that include the Ezo Flying Squirrel.
Can I photograph the Ezo Red Fox in Japan?
Yes - the Ezo Red Fox is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Japan holidays.
Can I photograph the Ezo Red Squirrel in Japan?
Japan is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Ezo Red Squirrel.
Can I photograph the Ezo Sika Deer in Japan?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Japan that include the Ezo Sika Deer.
Can I photograph the Long-tailed Tit in Japan?
Yes - the Long-tailed Tit is one of the species NaturesLens looks for on its Japan holidays.
Can I photograph the Ural Owl in Japan?
Japan is one of the destinations NaturesLens visits to photograph the Ural Owl.
Can I photograph the White-tailed Eagle in Japan?
NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays to Japan that include the White-tailed Eagle.