Rob Goss

Lonely Planet's Kyoto is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the fascinating Kiyomizu-dera Temple, browse Nishiki Market, and sample sake; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Kyoto Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Kyoto & Osaka - and discover twice the place in half the time! Discover Kyoto & Osaka's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From taking a blissful stroll along the Philosopher's Path, famous for...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with...

Richly illustrated with hundreds of colour photos, Japan Traveler's Companion delves beyond the gaze of traditional guidebooks to uncover the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and much more. The book brings Japan to life, highlighting the most interesting places to visit in every region of the country. Author Rob Goss is an award-winning travel writer who has...

Winner of the North American Travel Journalists Association Silver Medal Prize Take a colourful tour of Japan's capital with this alternative Japan travel guide that explores Tokyo's distinctive architecture, fashion, food, and so much more. Tokyo - Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's Edo-era roots, its thirst to modernise while retaining its traditions, its amazing culinary heritage, and the impact...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Okinawa & the Southwest Islands. Discover Okinawa & the Southwest Islands's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from heading to Kame Kame, an old-school neighbourhood noodle shop, for a bowl of hearty ramen; to...