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Lonely Planet Tokyo

By Lonely Planet and Ray Bartlett and Winnie Tan and Kimberly Hughes and Phillip Tang
Series: Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo. Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets—neighbourhood by neighbourhood—from chowing down on sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensō-ji, and hiking up... Read More
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Tokyo. Slurp ramen at Takadanobaba, watch sumo wrestlers at Ryōgoku Kokugikan, see the shrines in Ueno Park, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo.

Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets—neighbourhood by neighbourhood—from chowing down on sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensō-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tokyo travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning trips of 1-2 weeks or more.
  • Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with ease.
  • Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Tokyo so you can explore the surrounding areas.
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tokyo National Museum and the extravagant shrine of Tōshō-gū.
  • Special features on Japanese food guide, onsen explained, day trip to Mt Fuji.
  • 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 Tokyo 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 Marunouchi & Nihombashi, Ginza & Tsukiji, Roppongi & Around, Ebisu, Meguro & Around, Shibuya & Setagaya, Harajuku & Aoyama, West Tokyo & Around, Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo, Kōrakuen & Akihabara, Ueno & Yanesen, Asakusa & Sumida River, Odaiba & Tokyo Bay, plus day trips to Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, Tōshō-gū, Takao-san, Shira-hama, Yokohama, Narita.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Tokyo.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838693756

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 14th edition

Illustration: 46 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 271g

Pages: 232

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