Let the bullet train whisk you from futuristic Tokyo to Kyoto's most exquisite temples. Join a sake-filled cherry blossom party or the drum beat of a local matsuri. Pick your own way through sophisticated mega-cities packed with world-class museums. Then meet the wild snow monkeys of Chubu. How could one country offer so much ? This bestselling guidebook explains it ail. Get more for your yen - insider's budget tips and smart accommodation options mean you can do what you want, whatever your budget. Know the route - packed with over 150 maps, more than any other guide to Japan. Feast like an emperor - our Food & Drink chapter and mouth-watering restaurant listings dish up the best sushi and sashimi on the archipelago. Escape the crowds - comprehensive coverage of Mt Fuji, Okinawa and the Southwest Islands, Kyushu and Hokkaidô, written by the experts. Point it out - Japanese script throughout means you'll always find what you want.

Japan

Sunrise atop Fuji-san, steaming volcanoes, natural hot springs, ancient temples and pilgrim trails, wild subtropical jungles, spectacular gorges, unique wildlife and nature's seasonal shows - explore the wonders of Japan with this meticulously researched guide.
•	detailed trail notes with kanji for more than 70 day and multi-day hikes
•	70 detailed, custom-drawn contour maps with kanji
•	accommodation options from gateway cities to remote camp sites
•	tips on transport to and from the trailheads
•	practical advice on local culture, responsible hiking and pre-hike preparation
•	quick reference language section, glossary and gazetteer with kanji

Hiking in Japan

Venture beyond Tokyo, the capital of cute and cool, and explore! Jump on a shinkansen and visit the 'Tibet of Japan' in lya-dani or the hip Earth Celebration festival on Sado-ga-shima. The options and shinkansen routes are endless.
* updated by an experienced team of Japan-based authors
* special sections covering everything from kabuki to hot springs
* huge range of affordable accommodation, shopping and eating options
* discover Japan for yourself with our easy-to-follow language chapter
* 170 detailed maps

Kyoto, imperial heart of Japan, is where arts and culture reign supreme. Escape the frenzy of Tokyo and Osaka for the flutter of cherry blossoms and the serenity of a zen garden. Let the insider knowledge in this bestselling guide transport you to another era.

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