Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/lake-yamanaka/ Specific Location # Lake Yamanaka NaturesLens visits Lake Yamanaka on small-group wildlife photography holidays in Japan, with time here planned around Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel and Ezo Sika Deer rather than general sightseeing. Current itineraries using Lake Yamanaka include Amazing Japanese Wildlife in Winter, with photography shaped around hide, boat-based, flight, night or low-light and landscape and behaviour photography sessions. One of the Fuji Five Lakes at the base of Mount Fuji, Japan, visited for its red fox population & views of the mountain. Single occupancy Maximum 6 guests Experienced guidance 2 departures - [![Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/One-of-the-Stellers-Sea-Eagles-of-Hokkaido-takes-flight-one-of-the-species-featured-during-our-Japans-Winter-Wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter/) Last Place ### 6th - 20th Feb 2027 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter **Location:** Japan Travel with us for an amazing winter wildlife photography holiday, to photograph the Japanese Wildlife in Winter, focused on Swans, Cranes, snow monkeys & sea eagles. **14 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **Was: £8499 Now: £6499** Guided By **David Miles & Ian Roberts** [View Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter/) - [![Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/One-of-the-Stellers-Sea-Eagles-of-Hokkaido-takes-flight-one-of-the-species-featured-during-our-Japans-Winter-Wildlife-photography-holiday-1024x768.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter-2028/) Early Bird Pricing ### 12th - 26th Feb 2028 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter **Location:** Japan Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter species of this fascinating country, plus some of the species other trips generally do not include, such as the Ural Owl, during February 2028 **14 nights** w. **Single occupancy** for **Was: £7999 Now: £7499** Guided By **Ian Roberts & Pui Hang Miles** [View Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter-2028/) - ## What to Photograph at Lake Yamanaka - [Red Fox at Lake Yamanaka](https://natureslens.co.uk/field-guide/where-to-photograph/red-fox-at-lake-yamanaka/) ## Lake Yamanaka questions ### What are the best photography trips for wildlife at Lake Yamanaka? NaturesLens runs small-group wildlife photography holidays that visit Lake Yamanaka, planned around time with the subjects rather than sightseeing. Current departures are [Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter/) (6-20 February 2027) & [Japanese Wildlife in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/japan/japanese-wildlife-in-winter-2028/) (12-26 February 2028). ## Lake Yamanaka questions ### Who leads the photography holidays at Lake Yamanaka, & how big are the groups? David Miles, Ian Roberts & Pui Hang Miles lead the NaturesLens trips that visit Lake Yamanaka. Groups are limited to 6 photographers, so everyone has space to work & receives individual guidance, with the exact maximum shown on each trip page. ## Lake Yamanaka questions ### What wildlife can I photograph at Lake Yamanaka? Species featured on the NaturesLens trips that visit Lake Yamanaka include Black-eared Kite, Ezo Flying Squirrel, Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Red Squirrel, Ezo Sika Deer, Japanese Macaque, Long-tailed Tit & Red-crowned Crane. Which species you see depends on the departure & the season, & as with all wildlife photography, sightings can never be guaranteed.