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.

Kyoto

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

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

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.

Kyoto

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