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Lonely Planet Japan 17 (Travel Guide)

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Format: Paperback, Folded Map


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Lonely Planet’s Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore over a thousand temples in old imperial capital Kyoto, relax in one of the onsens scattered across the archipelago, and sample the breadth of Japan’s sublime cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Japan Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Japan’s best experiences and where to have themWhat's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi- fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelPlanning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsColour maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver150 maps Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, The Japan Alps, Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Shiko-ku, Kyushu and Okinawa The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Japan, our most comprehensive guide to Japan, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Best of Japan, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet; 17th edition (March 8, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 928 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788683811


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.5 x 7.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #3,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Tokyo Travel Guides #1 in General Japan Travel Guides #1 in General Asia Travel Books


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • The one book I still travel with
The Lonely Planet is now the only guide I travel with, it's saved my bacon more than once. I always travel with the actual book, it's easier to flip back and forth or highlight. Plus nobody wants to steal a book and it never runs out of battery when you need it the most.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023 by A. Kiefer

  • Good Informative Book
Informative & updated book. Good valuable information.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023 by Mo

  • Great info
To get info for a trip
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023 by Grandma

  • Overloaded Yet Underwhelming - A Disappointing Guide to Japan
In an era where guidebooks face stiff competition from digital resources, the newest edition of "Lonely Planet: Japan" manages to disappoint on multiple fronts. In an effort to comprehensively cover Japan's vast geographical and cultural landscape, this book results in being too thick yet, paradoxically, surprisingly devoid of depth or substance. While the book dutifully includes all the areas of Japan, the descriptions provided for each are cursory at best. Instead of offering insights into the rich tapestry of Japan's culture, history, and contemporary scene, the text bounces briefly from place to place, without offering the reader a chance to truly appreciate the uniqueness of each location. The sections on history are a case in point - while the inclusion of historical context is important in understanding Japan's culture, the overemphasis on seemingly irrelevant names creates a dense fog of information that may leave the average reader lost. Instead of focusing on key historical events and their impact, the authors choose to pack the text with an overwhelming list of historical figures, leaving the readers floundering in a sea of unconnected names. The recommendations for dining and accommodations feel stale and out-of-date, and it's clear that the authors are yet to adapt to the modern age. The age of Google Maps and Booking.com is upon us, and it seems redundant to provide the same kind of information readily available on these platforms. Where guidebooks can truly shine is in the curation of high-quality content to appreciate the culture and history - aspects that are harder to glean from a simple Google search. Yet, this book utterly fails in this respect. Instead of providing a sense of what's most interesting or meaningful about a place or city, the book seems to scatter superficial facts with poor coherence. As for the writing style, the use of British English might pose some minor hurdles for readers more accustomed to American English. However, the language is not the main issue here. Rather, it is the superficial approach adopted by the authors, who seem more focused on quantity than quality. In summary, "Lonely Planet Japan" is a guidebook that seems to have lost its way. Its approach is scattered and lacks depth, failing to provide a meaningful insight into the culture and history of this fascinating country. The book would greatly benefit from a more focused, substantive approach and a better understanding of the needs of modern travellers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023 by J.T. J.T.

  • Japan travel
Print too small. Great quality, prompt delivery. A tad heavy for backpack.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Amazing travel book.
I have been reading this for about 2 weeks. We are planning a trip to Japan and looking for locations to visit. This book is well organized and has a lot of locations to look at. Would recommend as a travel guide.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023 by alissa01

  • Good guide- very small pront
This is a great guide but, the print is incredibly small. We had to purchase a separate map.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023 by C. Douglas

  • Lots of information
Was surprised at how much information in this book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023 by Lisa S

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