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#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¬¨‚Ć
• 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.

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ISBN13: 9781838693725
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 768
Edition: 18th edition
Publication Date:
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication City, Country: Dublin 8, Ireland
Dimensions (cm): 197(H)x128(L)x31(W)618
Weight (gm): 618

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Classic.  Comprehensive.  Crucial.  It is a must for travelers who thrive on recommendations and who want to know everything they can do and see in a given country.