Lonely Planet Japan (Travel Guide)

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, calm down in one of the crucial onsens scattered across the archipelago, and sample the breadth of Japan’s sublime cuisine; all with your trusted Trip companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Japan Trip Guide:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW top experiences feature – a visually inspiring collection of Japan’s best experiences and where to have them

What’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 wish to have for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Planning tools for family travellers – where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

Colour maps and images throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your go back and forth to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding Trip experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 150 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? Take a look at Best of Japan, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick go back and forth.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading Trip 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 be able to also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore each day.

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