Lonely Planet Japan: Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Okinawa and more (Travel Guide)

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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 tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tōshō-gūSpecial features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimageExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential 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 travelConnect 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 TokyoCovers 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 18th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 768 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838693726
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838693725
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.25 x 7.8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #8,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in General Asia Travel Books #2 in Tokyo Travel Guides #2 in General Japan Travel Guides
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