Yakushima Photo Tour] Directly taught by a professional! Professional photographer training course (No.65) to learn the know-how from video production to editing while experiencing the nature of Yakushima.

Family-friendly educational programs

In recent years, advances in video distribution services such as YouTube and filming equipment such as drones have made it possible for anyone to transmit their personal impressions.

In this plan, participants will tour Yakushima's aerial photography spots with a guide who knows the island well, feel the nature, learn the know-how of video production, and train professional photographers who can communicate the charm of the island to the world.

Getting around Yakushima Island on your own may be an uncertain and time-consuming experience.

The guides in charge of this project are in charge of organizing tours to enjoy the forests, villages, and rivers, as well as summer schools to learn about nature with architects, musicians, and photographers, and also coordinate filming for corporate commercials, TV programs, and magazines, and provide still and movie photography services as a cameraman.

《 Drone photography results

We believe that photos and videos are tools that allow us to connect with those happy times over and over again.

You will enjoy an experience unlike anything you have ever seen or experienced!

All SLR cameras, cinema cameras, and drones will be used for filming. Drone photography may not be available due to weather conditions, but ground photography will be available for the filming tour.

Why don't you experience photographing Yakushima by taking your time to experience the place with your five senses, instead of just walking past it?

Application Process

Please contact us via the web.
Please contact us by e-mail at ➡︎ first. We will discuss your filming needs and the intended use of the video.

(2) Meeting (after (2), communicate directly with the guide in charge)
➡︎We will propose a course, shooting schedule, and fee based on the hearing. Let's think together about the image you want to capture and the location of the shoot.

Reception
After confirming your ➡︎ schedule, you will be accepted. We will begin making various arrangements appointments on the island.

4) Day of shooting
➡︎ Finally, it's time to get down to business! Enjoy playing and shooting in Yakushima.

Edit (5)
➡︎ We will even do the editing work during your stay.

*Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.

Cancellation fee for this plan

After the tour starts: 100% of the tour price
4 days prior to the start of the tour: 50% of the tour price
28 days before: 30% of the tour price
30 days before: free of charge
No cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions (e.g., heavy rain and flood warnings).

About the equipment

Steel: SigmaFP,Canon5DmarkⅢ
(Drone: phantom4pro.ver2 /4k60fps or MavicAir2 or mavic2pro/4k30fps)
Video: BlackMagic6K or CanonEOS C300 Mark IIor sigmafp osmopoket2 and osmo action/
360-degree video: Insta360rone
Microphone: 3Dio or ZOON VR microphone "H3-VR" or RODE VideoMic GO condenser microphone 003396

Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off service is available in all areas.
Includes 8-passenger vehicle (including gasoline) and transportation.

Space for equipment (drone, 4K cinema camera) is required.
Therefore, if the number of participants is large, guests will be asked to drive a rental car (for a fee).

Capacity

Since the content will be photography-specific, we have not set a specific maximum number of participants.

A support guide (50,000 yen per guide) may be required when the meeting makes the shooting in the forest or in the mountains for one or two nights.

We can accommodate from one person.