Lonely Planet Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip,
and what hidden discoveries await you.
Explore a bamboo grove in Arashiyama, marvel at Shinto and Buddhist architecture in Kyoto,
or relax in the hot springs of Noboribetsu Onsen; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Inside Lonely Planet Japan Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, festivals, hiking, onsen, cuisine,
architecture, sport, traditional accommodation, geisha, visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, environment, cinema
- Free, convenient pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version), plus over 140 maps
- Covers: Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Nikko, Narita, Kamakura, Hakone, Nagoya, Gifu, Kanazawa, Nagano, Kyoto, Kansai,
Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Matsue, Sapporo, Shikoku, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Okinawa and more...
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Japan, our most comprehensive guide to Japan, is perfect for both
exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.
Looking for a guide focused on Tokyo? Check out Lonely Planet Tokyo guide for a comprehensive look at
all the city has to offer; Best of Japan, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions;
or Pocket Tokyo a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
