Lonely Planet's easy-to-use guide is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Japan's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.
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Japan is timeless, a place where ancient traditions are fused with modern life as if it were the most natural thing in the world. There's an intoxicating buzz to Japan's urban centres, with their vibrant street life, glowing streetscapes, 24-hour drinking-and-dining scenes, architectural wonders that redeine what buildings - and cities - should look like. japan has a power to enthral even the most jaded traveller.
Lonely Planet Best of Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See traditional geisha in Kyoto, hike up Mt Fuji, or shop around the clock in Tokyo; all with your trusted travel companion.
Japan Top 10
1. Tokyo
2. Kyoto
3. Central Japan & The Alps
4. Nara
5. Fuji Five Lakes
6. Osaka
7. Hiroshima
8. Kagoshima
9. Naoshima
10. Hokkaido
Inside Lonely Planet Best of Japan:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, onsen, ryokan, customs, etiquette
Coverage Includes: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Japan Alps, Fuji Five Lakes, Mt Fuji, Hiroshima, Osaka, Naoshima, Hokkaido, Kagoshima, Okinawa, Kii Peninsula and more
Curator: Benedict Walker
Writers: Ray Bartlett, Andrew Bender, Craig McLachlan, Rebecca Milner, Kate Morgan, Thomas O'Malley, Simon Richmond, Phillip Tang, Stephanie d’Arc Taylor
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