Wild Hokkaido: A Foot Traveler's Guide to Japan's Northern Frontier

By MARY M. SLESSOR

Step off the beaten path and into Japan's untamed north with Wild Hokkaido: A Foot Traveler's Guide to Japan's Northern Frontier. This immersive guidebook offers a rare first-person exploration of Hokkaido's raw landscapes-towering volcanic ridges, mist-laced forests, alpine meadows, and coastal solitude-all waiting to be discovered by foot.
Across five rich narrative parts, the author shares deeply personal and practical insights gained while traversing Hokkaido's legendary trails-from the rugged wilderness of Daisetsuzan to the spiritual solitude of Shiretoko. Learn how to prepare, connect with local traditions, survive off the map, and rediscover your place in nature's rhythm. Whether you're planning your first hike in Japan or seeking a soulful trek far from the usual crowds, this book is your essential companion to the northern frontier.
Complete with trail summaries, gear tips, local etiquette, and reflections on slow travel, this guide invites you to hike not just across a landscape-but into a way of being.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJ5QMZ6G
• ISBN13: 9798293051465
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"