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#1 best-selling guide to Japan

Lonely Planet Japanis 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. Get to the heart of Japanand begin your journey now!

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 Tokyoa handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world’s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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Welcome to Japan!

Japan is truly timeless, a place where ancient traditions are fused with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world. From the splendor of a Kyoto geisha dance to the spare beauty of a Zen rock garden, Japan has the power to enthrall even the most jaded traveler.

Japan’s Top 25 Eat and drink like a local Japan on a budget On the road Itineraries And so much more!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ 15th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 928 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786570351
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786570352
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 1.42 x 7.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #355,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #151 in General Asia Travel Books #232 in General Japan Travel Guides
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Customers find the travel guide informative and useful for planning trips to Japan, with one mentioning it includes helpful hints about outdoor walks and hikes. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its comprehensive content. However, customers find the book heavy and difficult to navigate.