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Mountain walking across several regions of Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Japan Alps offer valleys, high ridges and mountain huts, while the Fuji area brings a different landscape and its own walking possibilities. This guide brings several regions together in one book. It is useful when choosing a mountain area before your trip or combining walking with other experiences in Japan. Explore the options and decide how much time you would like to spend in the mountains.<\/p>\n

27 routes, from short walks to longer treks<\/strong><\/p>\n

The selection covers the Northern, Central and Southern Japan Alps, as well as the area around Fuji. Hakuba, Tateyama, Kamikochi and Kawaguchiko are among the places featured. Routes range from short, easier walks to long and demanding journeys involving scrambling. There are several kinds of mountain experience to choose from, but the hardest options need treating as substantial undertakings rather than casual holiday outings.<\/p>\n

Travel, mountain huts and camping<\/strong><\/p>\n

The book provides practical information on transport, camping and mountain huts, helping you fit different regions into a wider journey. Use it to compare accommodation styles and understand the preparation your chosen route requires. Once you have decided where to go, check current connections, opening dates and booking arrangements. The guide provides a starting point for both selecting your walks and planning the travel details.<\/p>\n

Choose routes for your skills and the conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The broad selection means difficulty varies considerably. A short valley walk calls for different skills from a long ridge involving scrambling. Assess weather and season for each destination, and check local rules and access before departure. This guide suits walkers looking for an English-language introduction to several of Japan\u2019s best-known mountain regions, with the flexibility to adapt plans to their group\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n

About this edition<\/strong><\/p>\n

English-language guidebook by Tom Fay and Wes Lang. First edition published in 2019, with subsequent reprints. 400 pages. ISBN 9781852849474.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover Japan\u2019s mountains on walks in the Japan Alps and around Mount Fuji.<\/strong> Tom Fay and Wes Lang\u2019s Cicerone guide describes 27 walks and treks in the Northern, Central and Southern Alps and the Fuji area. The selection ranges from shorter walks to lengthy treks and demanding scrambles.<\/p>\n

Travel, camping and mountain-hut information helps you compare regions and choose a mountain journey that suits your experience and time in Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":75385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":""},"product_brand":[1527],"product_cat":[1509],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-76807","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-cicerone-en","product_cat-hiking-guides","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"composite_virtual":false,"composite_layout":"","composite_add_to_cart_form_location":"","composite_editable_in_cart":false,"composite_sold_individually_context":"","composite_shop_price_calc":"","composite_components":[],"composite_scenarios":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nJapan Alps & Mount Fuji \u2013 27 Walks and Treks | Kart.no<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the Japan Alps and Mount Fuji area with 27 walks and treks. 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