Japan’s hiking boom has resulted in well-signposted and maintained trails,as well as plentiful mountain hut and campsite accommodation. The views from peaks such as Fuji and Asahi can’t fail to make the effort worthwhileJapan’s reputation as an overcrowded and urban country extends only to the coastal plains where the majority of the population live. A sterling 70% of the country is mountainous, and thanks to a hiking boom that has swept the nation over the past decade, or trains,buses, mountain huts and trailheads are easy to access and well-maintained. Related: note Gatiss journeys through Japan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com