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 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 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.