I am obsessed with Japan. Ever since my first trip in the early 1980s, I’ve been captivated by the land, the people and the culture. Since then, I’ve made numerous trips back on assignments and leading photo tours along with my good friend and fellow photographer, George Nobechi. From the beginning, I explained to George that in doing these trips I only had one request and that was that we do not repeat trips. I wanted to make a concerted effort to travel all over this fascinating country, in various seasons and share that experience with you. And, George has made that happen every time.
That said, I invite you to join us on our next adventure. It will be unique in that we will travel in and around George’s “home backyard”… the spectacularly beautiful Karuizawa area of Nagano and its surrounding towns and cities. As always, this trip promises multiple photo ops including candid urban street photography, a mix of magnificent Japanese nature… mountains, volcanoes and forests connected by the historic post towns so characteristic to this area and, of course, the temples, shrines and castles all specific to this area. Our evenings will include photo review sessions that have become a popular part of all our trips.
And, as a perfect sidebar, this tour coincides with the final week of the Kaurizawa Photo Festival which Nobechi Creative was instrumental in helping to create. As I will have the honor of speaking and presenting work at the festival, all participants will have a chance to come early and experience the festival too, should you wish to.
In closing, let me say that I was fortunate enough to visit all these locations with George after our last trip, The Color of Kaga and Noto, and I cannot wait to get back to this country we all love and experience them with you!
See you in Karuizawa!
Arthur
OVERVIEW
A detailed itinerary will be provided to those who are seriously interested in the course and able to pay per the schedule below. Please write to info@nobechicreative.com if you are interested.
SCHEDULE
1 night in Tokyo
1 night in Kusatsu Onsen
4 nights in Karuizawa
2 nights in Matsumoto
4 nights in The Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo Trail
1 night in Tokyo
Dates
May 26th - June 7th, 2025
What’s included
13 nights accommodations
13 breakfasts
4 lunches
11 group dinners
Domestic transportation
Admissions to temples, shrines, and museums in our group excursions
Detailed info pack on travel to Japan
What’s not included
International travel
Extra hotel nights
Travel/trip insurance (highly recommended)
Other meals not indicated above.
Alcohol (except at designated events such as the welcome and farewell dinners)
Class Size
7~11 participants depending on the breakdown of duos and singles. We reserve the right to close registration at any time. 7 is our GO number to proceed.
Tuition
$11,250 US per person, double occupancy (when paid by bank wire) + $360 for credit card. Single supplement $850 bank wire / $880 credit card.
Payment schedule: $2,000 deposit to register
Second Payment of $5,000 due March 15, 2025
Remainder due April 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy:
Up to 90 days prior to the trip: The deposit is non-refundable
89~60 days prior to the trip: 50% fee
59~0 days prior to the trip 100% fee
If payments are not made in accordance with the schedule, this may result in forfeiture of your place on this trip and a cancellation fee per the schedule above.
It is our advice to not book international travel until we have officially confirmed that the trip will proceed.
*Travel insurance is required unless a waiver release is signed.
About Arthur Meyerson
Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America's finest color photographers. Since 1974, this native Texan has traveled throughout the world creating award-winning advertising, corporate and editorial photographs, as well as an extensive body of fine art imagery. Adweek magazine named him Southwest Photographer of the Year on three separate occasions and American Photo Magazine selected him as one of the leading photographers in advertising.
Besides his commercial work, Mr. Meyerson’s fascination with light, color and the moment continues and has culminated into an impressive body of personal work. His photographs are in the public collections of several major institutions and have been exhibited internationally.
A photographer with a strong commitment to his profession, Mr. Meyerson teaches photography workshops and participates in speaking engagements throughout the U.S. and abroad.