World Expeditions has announced the introduction of its very first photographic trip to Japan. Led by internationally acclaimed photographer Peter Walton, the new trip is specially crafted to capture three distinct views of Japan: the natural aspect; the cultural and traditional; and the modern.
    
From Tokyo to Kyoto and on to a serene pilgrimage walk through Shikoku Island, Peter Walton, a long standing World Expeditions leader, will share his knowledge throughout, enabling and assisting in capturing the essence of the places you will visit through colours, lines, light and contrasts.

Photography Tour of Japan with Peter Walton [NEW FOR 2015]
Departs on 14 September (14 days), from £3,390 per person
Designed to further develop your skills with expert tuition, join renowned photographer Peter Walton on a two-week visual feast of Japan, set amongst incredible landscapes that will challenge your photographic eye.

• Explore the contrasts of Japan's sprawling capital, from the panoramic views at the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building to the incredible display of seafood commerce at the world's largest fish market.
• Take the 'shinkansen' bullet train to the historically revered cultural hub of Kyoto – visit Zen temples and gardens, meet geishas, explore the peaceful Philosophers Path and learn about the history of ninja.
• Take in the holy atmosphere and peaceful views as you walk through the naturally beautiful landscapes of Shikoku Island where time stands still, on a pilgrimage path to historic temples and magnificent shrines.
• Accommodation is at traditional ryokans, with two nights spent at Japanese temple inns.

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For more information and bookings please visit www.worldexpeditions.co.uk or call 0800 0744 135. World Expeditions' policy ensures there are no local payments. Prices do not include international flights, however these can be arranged on request.

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Notes for editors:
• One of the very first operators in what is now becoming a very popular area in travel, since its inception in 1975 World Expeditions has earned itself an outstanding reputation as a world leader in small group adventure holidays and cultural journeys.
• The two factors that distinguish World Expeditions from its competitors, the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips, can be found today in more than 500 stand-alone itineraries, escorted by expert leaders and meticulously designed for those travellers who want to take the 'paths less travelled'.
• Always innovative, it was, among others, the first operator to offer cycling holidays in India (1977) and China (1978) and trekking trips in Mongolia (1980) and Tibet (1981). In 2013 it launched a dedicated 'World Cycle Journeys' programme, while as of 2011 it is the only company to offer the newly mapped Great Himalaya Trail.
• World Expeditions is independently owned and a truly global company, with nine offices around the world, including London, Sydney and Montreal.
    
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