Lonely Planet Japan: Comprehensive Travel Guide | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hokkaido and more
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#1 Bestselling guidebook to Japan “Classic. Comprehensive. Crucial." - Library Journal Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Japan travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Sensō-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tōshō-gū Special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshū & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshū, Northern Honshū, Sapporo & Hokkaidō, Shikoku, Kyūshū, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Japan. Review: Fantastic travel guide - Fantastic guide for anyone planning a trip to Japan. Great recommendations and helpful information. The book is chunky but compact enough to fit in your rucksack as a reference guide. Review: Great guide - Great guide - we love having a cooy rather than search everything online
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 845 Reviews |
S**Y
Fantastic travel guide
Fantastic guide for anyone planning a trip to Japan. Great recommendations and helpful information. The book is chunky but compact enough to fit in your rucksack as a reference guide.
L**I
Great guide
Great guide - we love having a cooy rather than search everything online
P**D
Pleasant read
Very informative
J**N
A must before visiting Japan
Excellent guide book
M**N
The big book of everything about Japan
This is a great guidebook - huge amounts of detail and covers every corner of Japan. As always with Lonely Planet, probably one to leave in your room rather than cart around, but really good, really comprehensive
R**H
Small text
If I had 365 days not 10 days this book would be useful. To much information to digest, the writing is small, don't forget your reading glasses. Factually fine.
N**E
Great
I brought it for my visit to Japan
A**O
Excellent Japan travel planning book
Very helpful and insightful planner. Covers lots of key travel suggestions and advice for local customs and travel planning. Also has a really helpful map of Tokyo with accompanying rail mapping too. Highly recommend.
B**L
A Comprehensive Journey Through Japan
I picked up the Lonely Planet Japan guide expecting a standard travel overview, but I was genuinely surprised by the sheer volume of content packed into this book. What initially seemed like it might be a surface-level tourist guide turned out to be an incredibly thorough resource that goes far beyond the typical highlights. For anyone planning a trip to Japan, don’t underestimate how much valuable information this guide contains. It’s dense with content in the best possible way – you’ll find yourself discovering new places and experiences you hadn’t even considered. Well worth the investment for both first-time visitors and return travelers looking to explore beyond the beaten path.
V**K
Excellent
Excellent! There is detetailed info about a lot of places!
S**N
Bra format
A5 storlek så bra format men den är tjock så inget man har i bakfickan. Men mycket att läsa så en trevlig bok!
D**N
Very well made
Well made and the map is usefull to bring with you as a triptick
F**E
Just what we needed!
We just returned a few hours ago from a three-week trip to Japan--our first. We concentrated on the sites of Honshu (Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, Miyajima, Koya-san, Takayama, Kanazawa and more). As a loyal Lonely Planet reader, I was hesitant to purchase this latest edition before our departure, given the negative comments about the new format and its lack of solid information, etc. I'm here to say that this guidebook was GREAT--and was there for us every step of the way on our travels throughout the country. I understand why the people at LP have decided to dispense with opening and closing times and other such detailed info.--because in this day and age, who'd depend 100% on what a guidebook tells you about opening and closing times? I wouldn't--and didn't. With my Japanese Pocket wifi (rented in advance and picked up at the airport upon arrival) and my smartphone, I was always able to plan ahead by consulting a site's website (all available with English language option). LP has taken into consideration a modern-day traveler's needs and curiosity, as well as one's own speedy access to information, and come up with an intelligent, handy, and informative guide. Thank you!
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