Situated on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', Japan is a mountainous country with a culture deeply rooted in nature and the outdoors. The main island of Honshu is home to MT Fuji, the country's highest and most iconic mountain, while further west lie the Japan Alps, a series of mountain ranges known for towering 3000m peaks and beautiful remote landscapes. Crisscrossed by well-marked trails and a network of huts, these mountains attract hikers of all abilities, and this guidebook contains all the information needed to explore them.