Japan Travel Guides, Japan Guide Books, City Maps
Jan Dodd's The Rough Guide to Japan includes coverage of all the sights, from pop-chic Tokyo to the hot springs of Kyushu and the sacred temples of Shikoku. Practical advice ranges from hiking in Hokkaido's national parks, skiing in the Japan Alps and enjoying Tohoku's vibrant festivals. Also features on Japanese culture, including art, architecture, music and food.
Lonely Planet Japan includes information on outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing; extensive transport information, including rail and bus travel; details of places to stay, eat and be entertained for all budgets with a language section and Japanese script throughout.
Drawing on the author's personal experiences of Japan over a period of over 30 years, this book takes its readers on a backstage tour, exploring different facets of the author's involvement with the country. The Japanese edition of this book was awarded the 1994 Shincho Gakugei Literature Prize.
Lonely Planet Hiking in Japan is a guide for both beginning and advanced hikers, with suggested hiking itineraries including temple and pilgrim trails, "Hiking in Japan" is also an excellent reference for travelers interested in Japan national parks, flora and fauna, and wildlife. Detailed trail notes with kanji for more than 70 day and multi-day hikes.
Synopsis: The World Food series covers everything to do with the culture of eating and drinking in each country. Entertaining, opinionated and contemporary in style, this Japan guide offers information on temple food, beer-spilling vending machines, ceremonies and obscure Japanese delicacies.
An up-to-date travel guide to Japan, this publication provides an easy-to-use A-Z section of places to visit, divided into regions, with each entry given a rating. The restaurants and hotels are recommended in three price bands to suit all pockets.
Providing in-depth descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites, this guide book takes the reader on a tour of Japan and includes mapping of specially commissioned walks and drives, plus regional and city maps.
Frommer's Japan (Frommer's Japan, 6th Ed)
From Tokyo city sights and Mt. Fuji to fascinating temples and shrines,
markets, and museums, Frommer's brings Japan to today's traveler. You'll
get information on customs, etiquette, cuisine, and the arts as well as
tips for saving money and business travel.
Japan Insight Guide is a visual guide to Japan. There are other more detailed guide books which may provide more information, however, as to be expected from the Discovery Channel, this photo guide brings the living experience of a country or an area to you though images.
All aspects of modern Japan, as well as its history, art and ancient traditions are explained through informative text and over 800 photographs and illustrations including street maps. Whether in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, Honshu, or Hokkaido this is a travel resource for all points of interest.
Book Description: This Fodor's guide offers comprehensive coverage of Japan, one of the world's major business and tourist destinations. It includes updated coverage of the latest local trends and top spots, plus itineraries, Web addresses, smart travel tips and 32 additional pages containing information on more lodging choices.
Even before they travel through Japan, travelers can begin their journey with Exploring Japan. More than 350 beautiful color photographs enhance this photo travel guide, which roams from villages with their teahouses and lush gardens to the open markets and great sushi restaurants, historic Hiroshima, modern Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and more.
The two sections of this book, History and Culture and Japan by Region, are designed to make them more manageable. History and Culture focuses on specific topics and recommends where to go. Japan by Region gives the practical travel information you need to make the trip. Bilingual maps.
A guide to entertaining and raising children in Japan, written by long-term residents. Ideas for rainy days, shopping, amusements, parties and celebrations, local travel, health care and education are included.
The ultimate pocket guide to this dynamic city, the Rough Guide to Tokyo provides informed accounts of every attraction from the the futuristic Odaiba to the temple town of Asakusa. Also included is up-to-date advice on where to stay, eat, shop and go out. Information on excursions to Mount Fuji, Yokohama's Chinatown and the dazzling shrines of Nikko is also provided.
Tokyo
City Atlas : A Bilingual Guide
This atlas of Tokyo city This atlas includes 46 colour maps, with all names in English and Japanese orthography. There are 18 central district maps and 21 metropolitan area maps, with additional maps on underground system, administrative ward, satellite cities and railways Maps of the Tokyo metropolitan rail system.
This atlas of Tokyo city This atlas includes 46 colour maps, with all names in English and Japanese orthography. There are 18 central district maps and 21 metropolitan area maps, with additional maps on underground system, administrative ward, satellite cities and railways Maps of the Tokyo metropolitan rail system.
Offering guidance through the city streets of Tokyo, this reference includes the author's selection of the top 25 sights in the city; a section on restaurants for different price levels and types of cuisine; and suggestions for shopping, entertainment and accommodation.
This atlas contains 36 maps of all major metropolitan areas, transportation, and tourist areas in the Kansai region. It highlights Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, and Nagoya.
An excellent selection and blending of both modern and traditional musical influences and styles compiled with warmth, knowledge, humour and a sincere love of Japanese music by Paul Fisher, who also wrote the insightful sleeve notes.
