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“the refreshed format aligns with contemporary travelling options and feature even more insights from local experts” - Travel WeeklyLonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Australia and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Sydney Opera House and Whitsunday IslandsSpecial features on wine region guides, bush tucker explained, The Great Barrier ReefExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of AustraliaCovers: Sydney & Surrounds; North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Canberra & Country New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Greater Victoria; Tasmania; Adelaide & South Australia; Darwin & the Northern Territory; Perth & Surrounds; Greater Western Australia Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes-with maps-so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country. Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Travel through Nichinan-Kaigan Quasi-National Park for dramatic cliffs and ocean spray; spot Pokemon manhole covers as you glide along the Ibusuki Poke Trail; and find art museums and exclusive galleries in the mountain town of Karuizawa. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan: Discover 35 day trips on two wheels that range from a couple of hours to a full day adventure Each bike ride features easy-to-use maps, elevation charts, detailed directions, challenge rating (easy, intermediate, difficult), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break, biking tips and more Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, suggestions on when to go and where to stay Find the top stops and experiences along the way from Ise-jingu to the Toya Gurutto Sculpture Park 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: scenic rides, urban rides, family rides, island rides and art rides 'Also try' recommendations feature extra bike rides in each region Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, bike rental and e-bikes, healthy and safety, responsible travel and more Covers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshu (Chubu), Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Northern Honshu (Tohoku), Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu & Okinawa eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in on maps and images Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is our most comprehensive guide to cycling trips in this amazing part of the world, with all the inspiration you'll need to plan your next big trip on two wheels.

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan reveals 36 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Japan that range from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures, from appreciating deep nature and secluded hot spring towns between Matsumoto and Kanazawa; to circumnavigating the lush green island of Yakushima populated with sea turtles; and swinging on vine bridges in the Iya Valley. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan: Discover 36 open road escapes that range from 1 day to 1 week Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: historical drives, onsen drives, coastal drives, rural drives, adventure drives, Local travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more Covers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshu, Kansai, Western Honshu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu & Okinawa eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in on maps and images Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.

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:

Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo''s oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-guSpecial features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimageExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential 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 travelConnect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of TokyoCovers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

 

Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet''s Japan.

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan reveals 36 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Japan that range from 1-day escapes to week-long adventures, from appreciating deep nature and secluded hot spring towns between Matsumoto and Kanazawa; to circumnavigating the lush green island of Yakushima populated with sea turtles; and swinging on vine bridges in the Iya Valley.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan:Discover 36 open road escapes that range from 1 day to 1 weekEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: historical drives, onsen drives, coastal drives, rural drives, adventure drives, Local travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshū, Kansai, Western Honshū, Tōhoku, Hokkaidō, Shikoku, Kyūshū & Okinawa Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.

Lonely Planet's Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures–bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Discover magnificent mountain views, see the 'temple in the clouds', explore windswept coastal headlands, and so much more.Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage travel guide: Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with step-by-step coverage of this iconic pathSix of our favourite ways to explore the 88 Temples of Shikoku with itinerariesEasy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus elevation charts and a bird's eye route trackerDiscover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detoursInterviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insightsIn-depth features and essays cover the history and culture of the journeyDive deep into unmissable experiences'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel and moreStunning photography throughoutDiscover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage –your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Australia. Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a liveaboard diving trip; to sipping superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region; and hanging out with adorable quokkas on Rottnest Island, just offshore from Perth.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Australia effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of AustraliaGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Sydney Opera House, to Whitsunday Islands, and MonaEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Sydney & Surrounds; North Coast New South Wales; South Coast New South Wales; Canberra & Country New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Greater Victoria; Tasmania; Adelaide & South Australia; Darwin & the Northern Territory; Perth & Surrounds; Greater Western AustraliaCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Australia.