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Fodor's Essential Japan

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Fodor's Essential Japan by Fodor's Travel Guides takes readers on an inspiring journey through Japan's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. It provides insights into Japan's unique traditions, stunning sights, and hidden gems, offering practical advice for travellers looking to explore everything from urban marvels to serene natural beauty. Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned adventurers, this guidebook helps you make the most of your trip to this fascinating country.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This guide may appeal to you if you're planning a trip to Japan and crave a comprehensive yet accessible source of information. It offers practical tips, cultural insights, and suggested itineraries to help you navigate Japan's vibrant cities and serene landscapes. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, you'll find valuable advice and recommendations to enhance your journey.

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Fodor's Essential Japan

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Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor's Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful colour photos. Fodor's 'Essential' guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Japan travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organise your days and maximise your time
  • MORE THAN 50 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOUR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED 'BEST OF' FEATURES on 'Tokyo's Best Quirky Souvenir Stores', 'Best Temples and Shrines', 'Best Things to Buy', 'Best Things to Eat and Drink', and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on 'Japanese Culture Primer', 'Peerless Fuji', and 'Kyoto's Philosopher's Path'
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • Japanese LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sapporo, Nikko, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okinawa, Mt. Fuji, Fukuoka, Hakone, Kamakura, Nagoya, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Asia? Check out Fodor's Essential Vietnam, Fodor's Essential Thailand, and Fodor's Seoul.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Series: Full-color Travel Guide

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Fodor's Essential Japan is praised for catering to discerning travellers seeking in-depth information and unexpected finds. The guidebook is noted for its detailed ratings of various attractions, restaurants, and accommodations, offering comprehensive coverage with an accessible format and an enthusiastic tone. Known for its accuracy and meticulous detail, this travel guide is considered a reliable resource for planning a perfect adventure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781640975439

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 784

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

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