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My annual autumn leaves photo tour Japan, follows the most ancient and authentic Japanese pilgrimage routes.  These routes and history are mainly known by historians, Buddhist monks and nuns, Shinto priests, and locals.  We do not advertise these routes.  As an amateur historian from day one in Japan I was fascinated with the ancient pilgrims routes, that Samurai used to move there forces, but most interestingly for me was the use of these routes by Daimyo’s, Geisha, Artisans,  Buddhist monks, Shinto priests, and common citizens, who traveled these routes leaving the urban regions for autumn leaves viewing and meditation, painting, sketching, calligraphy, in the highlands and visited the most scenic Zen inspiring spots throughout Japan.  As a bonus I found the same routes were used in the Spring to view the perfect cherry blossoms.  I have been exploring these routes annually for months a year, and twenty seven years later my interest in further exploring these cross country ancient pilgrims routes, and the ancient shrines, temples, parks, samurai castles, power spots along the journey has never been stronger.

One of Japan most pilgrim-edged to shinto shrine. I took this image while leading my annual autumn in Japan photo tour.

Buddhist Sanctuary that the Shogun and Takeda Shingen of Yamanashi prefecture often visited. I took this image while leading participants on an authentic autumn in Japan photo tour.

Power spot and a very powerful statue, this image was taken in Nagano, in the backcountry, at the main shrines thousands of tourist were gathering, at our spot it was only my group. Image taken while I was leading my annual autumn in Japan photo tour.

Maples leaves lighting events are held throughout Japan. I took this image while leading my annual essence of Japan photo tour.

Shinto Shrine guardians, place of purifying yourself with water. I took this image while leading an authentic Japan autumn photo tour.

Autumn in Japans highlands, far away from tourist pollution. I took this image while leading my essence of autumn Japan photo tour.

A sacred pagoda in the highlands of Niigata. I edited with oil paint filter, image was taken while I was leading my annual autumn in Japan authentic photo tour.

Tori get and Japanese red maple leaves. Image taken while I was leading an authentic Japan autumn photo workshop tour.

Buddhist sanctuary in autumn skies. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn photo tour.

Vibrant maple leaves in the Mt. fuji region. I took this image while leading my essence of autumn cross country Japan photo tour.

Power spot and Buddhist Sanctuary, annually I visit with spot with participants on my autumn and spring essence of Japan photo tours. Image taken while I was leading my annual autumn in Japan authentic photo workshop tour.

Autumn skies along the sea of Japan. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn Japan photo tour workshop.

Sea stacks along the Sea of Japan, I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn Japan photo tour, into authentic Japan scenery and culture.

Common autumn scene in the Japanese highlands. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn authentic Japan photo tour.

Shinto Shrine and rare White tori, way off the beaten path. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn photo tour.

Cedar trees in the Japanese highlands, using the zoom lens effect. Image taken while I was leading my annual autumn in Japan photo tour.

Autumn Persimmon tree. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn in Japan photo tour.

Autumn in Mt. Fuji, I took this image while leading my annual authentic Japan autumn photo tour.

An old friend of mine, sadly these days I don't run group photo tours into Kyoto due to Tourist Pollution. But I do run the odd private exclusive garden tour where we rent an entire shrine to ourselves.

Autumn sunset along the sea of Japan. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn Japan photo tour to experience authentic Japan culture.

Autumn skies along the Sea of Japan. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn photo tour.

There is always time to capture street photography at Mt. fuji. I took this image while leading a Mt. Fuji private phot tour.

Autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji. I took this image while leading a Japan private autumn photo tour into authentic Japan off the beaten path.

Mt. Fuji photographed in Tokyo, I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn photo tour.

Hot springs waterfalls, I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn Japan photo tour, into authentic Japan.

Abstract of autumn colors in water. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn Japan photo tour.

Sundays shining though bamboo forest, at onsen waterfalls. I took this image while leading my annual essence of autumn photo tour.

Just imagine strolling along the very pathways stopping, to view the very same aesthetically Japanese fantastic scenery, that the Emperor, the Shogun, and his family used for autumn and cherry blossom viewing, along with famous artisans such as Katsushika Hokusai, Tomioka Tessai, Fujishima Takeji, Kitagawa Utamaro, Hiroshi Yoshida and lets not forget the countless others that went just to have a holiday.  If you are in the mood and wish for the scenic journey of a lifetime the Japanese authentic way off the beaten path, join a my essence of autumn Japan photo tour which will exceed your expectations.  And I guarantee you will yearn to join us again.

Join me autumn 2024 in Japan, for your dream of a lifetime photography workshop.
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