Japan - Yokohama, an eclectic cross-section of town Photo Tour

This experience will take us through some wonderfully characterful parts of Yokohama, from a fascinating 300m long tunnel from the 1920s, through one of the biggest cemeteries in central Japan, to bohemian arty areas of downtown and ending up on the waterfront.

Yokohama is famous for being only 30mins from Tokyo and for having the biggest ChinaTown outside of China. The city deserves more. This photowalk aims to add some depth to the experience of visiting Yokohama.

I've done this route many times, with many different types of photographer. From the day's shooting, I've seen all sorts of work emerge: portraits of local characters, wonderful studies of the cityscape, sets of pictures focused on colour & texture, macro. There will be something for everyone.

We begin near the magnificent old water supply tunnel, which is now a pedestrian route through a large hill on the west of town. From here it's a short walk to Yokohama's biggest cemetery, a chance for some peaceful documentary, macro and landscape photography and an opportunity to learn some of the area's rich history.

We usually take refreshment at the cemetery's delightful rest-house, with outside and inside seating on rustic tatami and a chance to have a chin-wag with the lovely old ladies who look after the cemetery, tend to visitors and manicure the plants.

Our walk down into town passes through the artisan and bohemian neighbourhoods of Koganecho and Hinodecho, before we hit the traditional, old-school entertainment districts of Noge and Isezaki.

There's much to see, shoot and discover here. From art bookshops under the railway tracks, tiny cafes bordering the river and historical shrines, gardens and pathways. This is 'deep Yokohama', off the beaten tourist trail and full of charm.

Our aim is to end by the waterfront, a modern and dazzling collection of glass, stone and wood architecture that rounds-off the most wonderful historic, cultural, societal and visual cross-section of Yokohama.