Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Japan (Hiking Guide)

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Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions.

Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Slip into a free rotemburo (outdoor bath) in the forest of Iwaobetsu Onsen; explore Tohoku's famous pilgrim trail deep in the sacred mountains of Yamagata Prefecture; and embrace a cultural stroller past temples and shrines on the island of Miyajima.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan:

Discover 60 escapes into nature on foot that range from a few hours to a full day adventureEach walk features easy-to-use maps, detailed directions, difficult rating (easy, modern, hard), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break and walking tipsRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, where to stay and the best walks to complete'Also try' recommendations introduce additional walks near 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: off-the-beaten-path, mountain view, onsen soaking and island-escape walk experiences Local travel experts share their favourite walks Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, walking, etiquette, health and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around; Japan Alps & Central Honshu; Kansai; Hiroshima & Western Honshu; Tohoku; Hokkaido; Shikoku; Kyoshu

Set out on foot with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan and explore the breathtaking landscapes of this very special country.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet Global Limited; 2nd edition (November 12, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 12, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838692096
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838692094
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.61 x 0.71 x 8.39 inches