Day Walks Near Tokyo

By Gary D'A. Walters

Book Overview

An hour or so from the frenetic bustle of Tokyo lie some of Japan's most tranquil and scenic spots just waiting to be explored-if you know how to get to them. The 25 walks in this guide have been specially selected for their proximity to the capital and for their unspoilt scenery. All the walks originate from Tokyo, and detailed instructions are provided on how to get to the starting point by public transportation. All walk descriptions are accompanied by precise maps to make sure you won't lose your way. Place names and signs seen along the way are given in both Japanese and English, and points of interest as well as the flora and fauna of each area are described in detail. This guide gives every Tokyo resident a much-needed and easy-to-follow escape route to the serenity of nature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4770016204
• ISBN13: 9784770016201
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.0" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Leisurely walks with breath taking views

I have lived in Japan for 3 years and I often go up to Tokyo. But every now and then, it is nice escape all of the noise and commotion. Initially I took walks on my own with little direction and knowledge of the outlying areas, which was met with limited success. One day, I stumble across this book purely by coincidence; until now I didn't even realize a book like this existed. The minute I picked this book up, I knew this was the book I had been looking for. This book provides detailed walks throughout the greater Tokyo area to some of the most picturesque areas you have ever seen. Areas that seem so far removed from Tokyo, I never could have imagined they existed so close by. Among the various walks covered are: mountain hikes, countryside strolls, walks along the coastline, and even walks to waterfalls. Additionally, each walk comes complete with detailed directions (with the Kanji), map, and even pictures. If you have even the slightest desire to see the beauty that Japan has to offer or you just need somewhere to go to enjoy the peace & quite "Day Walks Near Tokyo" is the perfect book for you.

Highly recommended for nature lovers!

A great little book that makes it easy to wander the best of the countryside around Tokyo. We used an earlier edition that had 25 daytrips around the city and it tells you how to get there, degree of difficulty, and a suggested route along the way. It also provides details on points of historical and natural interest along each walk. It's great reading ahead of time, along the way, and afterwards.