Many of Japan's national parks have hiking routes. Around Tokyo, the
popular hiking areas are Nikko and Chichibu-Tama National Park.
May 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
Activities
Many of Japan's national parks have hiking routes. Around Tokyo, the
popular hiking areas are Nikko and Chichibu-Tama National Park. There are
good but isolated hikes in Gumma prefecture and in the Kansai region of
Nara. To experience a Japan that few foreigners see, head for the
mountainous, less populated Central Alps. Skiing is normally possible from
December to April. The majority of resorts are on the island of Honshu,
but there's also great powder skiing on Hokkaido. The Okinawan islands in
the far south-west of Japan are popular diving destinations. Cycling is
most popular in the less hilly coastal regions, although intrepid cyclists
have been known to ride up Mt Fuji! Golf equals prestige in Japan. If you
want to set foot on a green, a fat wallet and corporate clout are handy
assets. Green fees usually start at around US$100 a day.
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Relative Costs
Meals
Budget: US$5-8
Mid-range: US$8-25
Top-end: US$25 and upwards
Lodging
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Mid-range: US$35-70
Top-end: US$70 and upwards
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
Many of Japan's national parks have hiking routes. Around Tokyo, the
popular hiking areas are Nikko and Chichibu-Tama National Park. There are
good but isolated hikes in Gumma prefecture and in the Kansai region of
Nara. To experience a Japan that few foreigners see, head for the
mountainous, less populated Central Alps. Skiing is normally possible from
December to April. The majority of resorts are on the island of Honshu,
but there's also great powder skiing on Hokkaido. The Okinawan islands in
the far south-west of Japan are popular diving destinations. Cycling is
most popular in the less hilly coastal regions, although intrepid cyclists
have been known to ride up Mt Fuji! Golf equals prestige in Japan. If you
want to set foot on a green, a fat wallet and corporate clout are handy
assets. Green fees usually start at around US$100 a day.
Economy Facts
GDP: US$3.15 trillion
GDP per head: US$24,900
Annual growth: 1.3%
Inflation: -0.7%
Major industries: High-tech electronic products, motor vehicles, office
machinery, chemicals
Major trading partners: USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany,
China
Currency
Yen ()
Relative Costs
Meals
Budget: US$5-8
Mid-range: US$8-25
Top-end: US$25 and upwards
Lodging
Budget: US$25-35
Mid-range: US$35-70
Top-end: US$70 and upwards
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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