Lonely Planet Japan
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Lonely Planet Japan
Lonely Planet Japan
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Japan. Relax in a Japanese onsen; find the top spot to snap Mt Fuji; explore Kyoto's iconic geisha district, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
#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 trips.
- Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease.
- Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions.
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-gu.
- Special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage.
- 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 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 Tokyo.
- 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.
Series: Lonely Planet
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838693725
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2024
Country: Ireland
Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Edition: 18th edition
Illustration: 149 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 618g
Pages: 768
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