Lucy Dayman

Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences, from sampling delicious street food and Japan's finest sake in Takayama's old town, to seeing Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion temple, and swimming...

Experience Tokyo the local way with this insider's guide. There's nowhere like Tokyo—soaring skyscrapers, striking temples, and enchanting cherry blossoms. But what's beyond the classic sights? American-style diners dishing up hearty bowls of soba noodles, basement bars hosting live "Discovery Channel with beer" talks, hidden bars pouring house-made yuzu—and that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's so much more...

Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from slurping hearty bowls of ramen in Osaka, to seeing Kyoto's iconic 'Golden Pavilion', and hiking to the summits of the Japan...