Japan : best road trips : escapes on the open road, 36 drives with maps

Discover the freedom of the open road

Traverse Japan with Lonely Planet's collection of 36 amazing drives

From Kyoto to Kagoshima and beyond, discover small towns and local life

Pick a road trip that works for you, from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures

Take in diverse landscapes with coastal vistas, remote valleys and towering peaks.

Fill up on jigoku-mushi (food cooked using the steam of a hot spring) in Beppu and try-sand bathing at Ibusuki

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Lonely Planet's Best Road TripsJapan **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 Honsh , Kansai, Western Honsh , T hoku, Hokkaid , Shikoku, Ky sh & 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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Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan and enjoy 36 amazing routes from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures with maps and directions. Explore secluded hot spring towns; roam lush green islands with sea turtles; hike over lava fields through a series of active volcanoes - and discover the freedom of the open road.