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Lonely Planet Japan

By Lonely Planet and Ray Bartlett and Rob Goss and Winnie Tan and Craig McLachlan and Rebecca Milner and Felicity Hughes and Jessica Korteman and Selena Takigawa Hoy
Series: Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet Japan by Lonely Planet, Ray Bartlett, Rob Goss, Winnie Tan, Craig McLachlan, Rebecca Milner, Felicity Hughes, Jessica Korteman, Selena Takigawa Hoy, offers insights from local travel experts, revealing everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our... Read More
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Discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan with tips and advice from our team of on-the-ground travel experts. Packed with itineraries, maps and recommendations, you could soon devour ramen in Osaka, explore Kyoto's maze-like alleys, and marvel at Todai-ji temple - if it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

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Lonely Planet Japan by Lonely Planet, Ray Bartlett, Rob Goss, Winnie Tan, Craig McLachlan, Rebecca Milner, Felicity Hughes, Jessica Korteman, Selena Takigawa Hoy, offers insights from local travel experts, revealing everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Japan.

Discover Japan's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from hitting the slopes of Niseko, Asia's top ski and snowboarding destination, to exploring Kyoto's Gion district while watching for geisha shuffling along the lantern-lit streets. Travel the long and winding road to Nyuto Onsen, one of Japan's most rustic hot-spring experiences.

Build a memorable trip with Lonely Planet's Japan travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive information for planning multi-week trips.
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use, enabling effortless navigation of Japan.
  • Exciting itineraries to help you create your perfect adventure, with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions.
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go, and more.
  • Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Tokyo.
  • Fresh takes on must-visit sights, from Senso-ji, to Mt Fuji, and Tosho-gu.
  • Essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using 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.

Covers: Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, 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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ISBN: 9781838698140

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 19th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 685g

Pages: 856

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