#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:
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Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
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Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease
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Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
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Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Sensō-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tōshō-gū
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Special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage
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Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
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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
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Connect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
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Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo
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Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshū & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshū, Northern Honshū, Sapporo & Hokkaidō, Shikoku, Kyūshū, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
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Lonely Planet's Japan.
