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'sJapan 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.
Covers
Tokyo, Mt Fuji, The Japan Alps, Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Shiko-ku, Kyushu and Okinawa
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Sri Lanka
Ofer Yitzhak
Traveling to Spain
The guidebook “spain” was excellent. I used it for planning the trip to Madrid, Barcelona and Toledo.
Spain
DAVID ESPINOSA
Great tool for travel planning a quick trip to this region of England
I visited Oxford las month and this Pocket Guide was a great value. Sights and pubs reviews were spot on. One thing though: during graduation season, several sights are closed down for private events. Duke Humfrey's library and the Sheldonian Theater were unavailable during my trip. Maybe there's a note in the guide which I might have missed, but a heads-up on this would be nice.
Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds
Magnus Potter
really helpful
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Experience Tasmania
Sarah Chadwick
Comprensive
I used Lonely Planet thirty years ago for backpacking trips in Asia, and here I am again, and they are still as comprehensive in terms of information.