Cover art for Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Japan
Published
Lonely Planet, October 2025
ISBN
9781837586820
Format
Softcover, 240 pages
Dimensions
21cm × 16.5cm × 1.3cm

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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan reveals 36 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Japan that range from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures, from appreciating deep nature and secluded hot spring towns between Matsumoto and Kanazawa; to circumnavigating the lush green island of Yakushima populated with sea turtles; and swinging on vine bridges in the Iya Valley.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan:

Discover 36 open road escapes that range from 1 day to 1 week

Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives

Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way

'Our Picks' section highlights the best: historical drives, onsen drives, coastal drives, rural drives, adventure drives,

Local travel experts share why they love each trip

Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more

Covers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshu, Kansai, Western Honshu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu & Okinawa

Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.

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