The official English-language version guidebook to the Shin-etsu Trai has been published. The guidebook includes a section-by-section guide covering sections 1-10 (Mt. Madarao to Mt. Naeba), as well as a map showing the outline of the entire trail, and is packed with useful information and data for hikers, such as how to plan a hike and how to access the trail. It also includes environmental conservation techniques for hikers to practice, and a monthly flower catalog with photos and descriptions of flowers that can be seen on the trail. This book is a must-have for anyone looking for information on the Shine-tsu Trail in English.