Lonely Planet Hiking in Japan

by Florence, Mason; McLachlan, Craig; Ryall, Richard; Weersing, Anthony; Roethorn, Chris

• ISBN13: 9781864500394
• ISBN10: 1864500395
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

W alk past secluded Japanese temples, hike coast-to-coast in the U.S.A., or stroll the French countryside. Lonely Planet continues its successful Walking Guides series with three new titles. Each book contains everything the day-rambler or long-distance enthusiast needs. There are detailed and reliable maps, expert advice on equipment, health and safety tips, sections on flora and fauna, and aids to languages and local trail customs. All itineraries are easy to follow and well researched.

Table of Contents

Table of Hikes	4	(4)
Table of Maps	8	(1)
The Authors	9	(3)
This Book	12	(1)
Foreword	13	(2)
Introduction	15	(2)
Facts About Japan	17	(30)
History	17	(5)
Geography	22	(2)
Climate	24	(3)
Ecology & Environment	27	(3)
National Parks & Reserves	30	(1)
Flora & Fauna	31	(7)
Population & People	38	(1)
Society & Conduct	39	(1)
Religion	40	(7)
Facts for the Hiker	47	(32)
Suggested Itineraries	46	(1)
Planning	47	(2)
Maps & Navigation	49	(5)
Hikes in This Book	54	(1)
Guided Hikes	55	(1)
Responsible Hiking	56	(1)
Women Hikers	56	(1)
Hiking with Children	57	(1)
Useful Organisations	58	(1)
Tourist Offices	58	(1)
Visas & Documents	59	(2)
Embassies & Consulates	61	(1)
Customs	62	(1)
Money	62	(2)
Post & Communications	64	(3)
Internet Resources	67	(1)
Books	67	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	68	(1)
Weather Information	69	(1)
Photography	69	(1)
Time	70	(1)
Electricity	70	(1)
Weights & Measures	70	(1)
Laundry	70	(1)
Toilets	70	(1)
Business Hours	71	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	71	(1)
Accommodation	71	(6)
Food & Drink	77	(2)
Health & Safety	79	(14)
Predeparture Planning	79	(2)
Staying Healthy	81	(1)
Medical Problems & Treatment	82	(7)
Safety on the Hike	89	(4)
Getting There & Away	93	(7)
Air	93	(5)
Sea	98	(1)
Trans-Siberian Railway	99	(1)
Hiking Holidays	99	(1)
Getting Around	100	(14)
Air	100	(1)
Bus	101	(1)
Train	101	(5)
Car	106	(3)
Motorcycle	109	(1)
Bicycle	110	(1)
Hitching	110	(1)
Boat	111	(1)
Local Transport	111	(3)
Tokyo Region	114	(49)
Tsukuba Quasi-National Park	117	(1)
Tsukuba-san	117	(2)
Nikko National Park	119	(2)
Nantai-san	121	(2)
Senjo-ga-hara	123	(1)
Oku-shirane-san	124	(1)
Oze	124	(4)
Tanigawa-dake	128	(1)
Tanigawa-dake	128	(2)
Joshinetsu Kogen National Park	130	(1)
Joshinetsu Kogen	131	(3)
Chichibu-Tama National Park	134	(1)
Kumotori-san	134	(3)
Mitake-san to Oku-tama	137	(3)
Meiji-no-mori-Takao Quasi-National Park	140	(1)
Takao to Jimba-san	140	(2)
Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park	142	(1)
Tanzawa Traverse	143	(2)
Hakone	145	(1)
Myojin-ga-take	145	(1)
Majestic Fuji-san	146	(3)
Mitsu-toge-yama	149	(3)
Fuji-san	152	(8)
Izu-hanto	160	(1)
Amagi-yama Traverse	160	(3)
Chubu	163	(47)
South Alps	166	(1)
Kita-dake to Hijiri-dake	167	(6)
Yatsu-ga-take	173	(1)
Aka-dake Traverse	174	(2)
Central Alps	176	(1)
Kiso-koma-ga-take & Utsugi-dake	176	(3)
Ontake-san	179	(1)
Ontake-san Traverse	180	(2)
North Alps	182	(1)
Tate-yama & Tsurugi-dake	182	(6)
Tate-yama to Kamikochi	188	(5)
Kamikochi-Yari-Hotaka Circuit	193	(4)
Shirouma-dake to Ogisawa	197	(5)
Myoko-san	202	(1)
Myoko-san & Hiuchi-yama	202	(2)
Haku-san National Park	204	(1)
Haku-san	205	(2)
Other Hikes	207	(3)
Kansai Region	210	(45)
Daimonji-yama	215	(3)
Kurama to Kibune	218	(2)
Buna-ga-take	220	(3)
Yatsubuchi-no-taki	223	(4)
Rokku Gaden	227	(2)
Odai-ga-hara to Osugi	229	(5)
Atago-san	234	(2)
Fushimi Inari	236	(2)
Konpira-san	238	(1)
Kunimi-dake Traverse	239	(3)
Omine-san	242	(5)
Yama-no-be-no-michi	247	(3)
Yura-gawa	250	(3)
Other Hikes	253	(2)
Chugoku	255	(10)
Daisen	257	(4)
Sandan-kyo	261	(1)
Miya-jima	262	(3)
Tohoku	265	(36)
Bandai-Asahi National Park	269	(1)
Bandai-san	269	(3)
Dewa Sanzan	272	(5)
Zao Quasi-National Park	277	(1)
Zao-san	278	(3)
Chokai Quasi-National Park	281	(1)
Chokai-san	281	(4)
Towada Hachimantai National Park	285	(1)
Akita Koma-ga-dake	285	(4)
Hachimantai	289	(4)
Hakkoda-san	293	(3)
Tsugaru Quasi-National Park	296	(1)
Iwaki-san	296	(3)
Other Hikes	299	(2)
Hokkaido	301	(50)
Niseko Circuit	308	(3)
Yotei-zan	311	(3)
Soranuma-dake to Sapporo-dake Traverse	314	(4)
Onsen-Japanese Hot Springs	318	(6)
Daisetsu-zan Grand Traverse	324	(9)
Ashibetsu-dake Circuit	333	(2)
Poroshiri-dake Circuit	335	(3)
Meakan-dake Circuit	338	(3)
Shiretoko Traverse	341	(5)
Rishiri-zan	346	(3)
Other Hikes	349	(2)
Shikoku	351	(16)
Tsurugi-san to Miune	356	(5)
Ishizuchi-san	361	(5)
Other Hikes	366	(1)
Kyushu	367	(26)
Yaba-Hita-Hiko-san Quasi-National Park	371	(1)
Hiko-san	371	(2)
Aso-Kuju National Park	373	(1)
Yufu-dake	373	(2)
Kuju-san	375	(3)
Taka-dake	378	(3)
Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Park	381	(1)
Sobo-san to Katamuki-san	381	(3)
Okue-san	384	(3)
Kirishima-Yaku National Park	387	(2)
Koshiki-dake	389	(1)
Kirishima Traverse	390	(2)
Other Hikes	392	(1)
Nansei-Shoto	393	(14)
Yaku-shima Traverse	396	(6)
Iriomote-jima Traverse	402	(5)
LANGUAGE	407	(9)
GLOSSARY	416	(3)
GAZETTEER	419	(13)
INDEX	432	(8)
Text	432	(7)
Boxed Text	439	(1)
Map Legend	440