Fodor's Essential Japan

Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor's Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful colour photos. Fodor's 'Essential' guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Japan travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organise your days and maximise your time
• MORE THAN 50 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOUR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED 'BEST OF' FEATURES on 'Tokyo's Best Quirky Souvenir Stores', 'Best Temples and Shrines', 'Best Things to Buy', 'Best Things to Eat and Drink', and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on 'Japanese Culture Primer', 'Peerless Fuji', and 'Kyoto's Philosopher's Path'
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• Japanese LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sapporo, Nikko, Hiroshima, Kobe, Okinawa, Mt. Fuji, Fukuoka, Hakone, Kamakura, Nagoya, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Asia? Check out Fodor's Essential Vietnam, Fodor's Essential Thailand, and Fodor's Seoul.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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“Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times

“The Fodor’s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.” – Chicago Tribune

“In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.” – Booklist

“Fodor’s super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail.” – Sacramento Bee

“Fodor’s can help you plan the perfect adventure.” – Arizona Republic

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budgets in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

TOURISM TRENDS: Japan is expected to reopen to tourists by mid-2022 A new Shinkansen line will extend in Kyushu all the way to Nagasaki for the first time. A new luxury train line connects Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. A new Studio Ghibli theme park will begin to open in November 2022 near Nagoya. Japan customs and entry forms are now available in electronic form. FULLY REDESIGNED! New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front New back cover is fully-redesigned "Best of" Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going) Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Walking Tours, Calendar of Events, What to Watch and Read, and more. "Travel Smart" (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational CURATED AND RELEVANT: Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points. CONCISE: Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description.

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