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Lonely Planet presents Japan''s most authentic dishes - direct from the kitchens where they were perfected.

From street-food vendors to Michelin-starred chefs, Japan''s best local cooks share their passion for food and 60 of their region''s classic recipes - from steaming soups and silky ramen noodles to fresh, hand-rolled sushi.

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It would be easy to assume that Japanese cuisine is all about the food itself. But no. Or at least, it''s not only about the food. The cuisine of this teeming archipelago of 3000 islands is a living part of its culture.

In Japan, it''s believed that food should be devoured with all five senses: not just smell, taste and sight, but also touch (the texture of the ingredients, the smooth warmth of bamboo chopsticks), and even sound (a high-end ryotei is oddly quiet, the better to appreciate the experience of eating).

Any Japanese meal - from a simple home-cooked fare to the most structured, formal kaiseki - aims to blend each of these elements for balance and nutrition. Unsurprisingly, this provides myriad benefits for our health, as does the act of lingering over our food and cherishing each mouthful with all our senses - the latter has been proven to aid digestion and portion control. It''s clear that meals taken the traditional Japanese way are good for us. That they are such a pleasure to consume, too? Well, that''s just a happy coincidence.

With sumptuous, original photography and inside stories and tips from Japan''s best local cooks of the history, legend, emotion, and process behind each recipe, From the Source - Japan represents global food at its most thrilling. The perfect book for foodies and travel enthusiasts alike!

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About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet''s mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

TripAdvisor Travelers'' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

''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)

#1 best-selling guide to China*

Lonely Planet China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try dumplings in Beijing, visit the Great Wall or cruise down the Yangzi River -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now!

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The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet China , our most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler''s Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

''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

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet Best of China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi''an, or wander around the pagodas and lilting willows of Hangzhou''s West Lake -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of China and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of China:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of China, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on China''s most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

''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

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet''s Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse ''old Japan'' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of destination and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Kyoto:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Kyoto is our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Kyoto & Osaka, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a shorter visit. After wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''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)

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Lonely Planet''s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Watch the sun rise over Cambodia''s temples of Angkor; hang out, hit the beach and learn to cook in Vietnam''s cosmopolitan, buzzing Hoi An; and kayak around the turquoise waters of Laos'' Si Phan Don. All with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet''s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Southeast Asia on a shoestringis perfect for budget- and value-conscious travellers taking a big trip, and is packed with amazing sights and experiences, savvy tips and recommendations.

After only a few of the destinations in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides. These are our most comprehensive titles, designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''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)

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Lonely Planet Best of Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See traditional geisha in Kyoto, hike up Mt Fuji, or shop around the clock in Tokyo -all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Japan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Best of Japan:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Best of Japan, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Japan''s most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, 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, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.

''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)

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Lonely Planet 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 a bamboo grove in Arashiyama, marvel at Shinto and Buddhist architecture in Kyoto, or relax in the hot springs of Noboribetsu Onsen -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Japan Travel Guide:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Japan, our most comprehensive guide to Japan, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

''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

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Attend the sumo in Ryogoku, visit Tsukiji Market, the world''s largest fish market, pay homage at Meiji-jingu, Tokyo''s Shinto shrine in the woods -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Tokyo and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Tokyo:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Tokyo , a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can''t-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

''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

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet Tokyo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend all-night in a karaoke parlour in Shinjuku, walk the forest path to Tokyo''s largest Shinto shrine, Meiji-jingu, or sample the delights of Mitsukoshi''s food hall -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tokyo and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Tokyo Travel Guide:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Tokyo, our most comprehensive guide to Tokyo, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

''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

''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' - New York Times

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Lonely Planet: The world''s number one travel guide publisher*

Lonely Planet''s Best of Tokyo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the finest sushi or most satisfying bowl of noodles you''ll ever taste, explore the neon nightlife of Shinjuku, and find the best view of Mt Fuji (or climb it and wait for sunrise) - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Tokyo and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best of Tokyo:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best of Tokyo is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Tokyo''s most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan guide.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''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)

*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017

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Lonely Planet''s Cruise Ports Northeast Asia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover Nagasaki''s vibrant charm, venture back to a time of samurai in Kakunodate, and relax on Okinawa''s palm-fringed, sugar-white beaches - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Northeast Asia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Cruise Ports Northeast Asia:

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Cruise Ports Northeast Asia is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Northeast Asia''s most popular cruise destinations for those wanting to experience the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of Japan? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan guide.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world''s number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

''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)

*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Tokyo is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Eat your fill of ramen, free your spirit in Golden Gai, cheer on sumo wrestlers in Ryogoku; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Tokyo and make the most of your trip!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Tokyo: 

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

Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip 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, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

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

Convenient pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version), plus over 22 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Asakusa, Mt Fuji and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket Tokyo, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Tokyo with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Tokyo’s neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet’s Tokyo city guide.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Japan guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

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)

Lonely Planet''s Pocket Tokyo is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore Japan''s temples and shrines, sample delicious Japanese cuisine and immerse yourself in the city''s pop culture obsession; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Tokyo and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Tokyo:

Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip 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, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

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

Convenient pull-out Tokyo map (included in print version), plus over 22 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Asakusa, Mt Fuji and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Pocket Tokyo, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Tokyo with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Tokyo''s neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet''s Tokyo city guide.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan or Experience Japan guides for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

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)

Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Tohoku coast, and enjoy the views in Kamikochi. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

InsideLonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes Japan Travel Guide:

Color maps and images throughout

Special features -on Japan''s highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to takeBest for…section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:Tokyo, Mt Fuji and Around, Japan Alps and Central Honshu, Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu

Essential info at your fingertips- hiking itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about hike duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

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The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Hikes Japan, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on foot.

Looking for more information on Japan? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler 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 travelers. 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 traveler''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 (Japan)

Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Tohoku coast, and enjoy the views in Kamikochi. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan Travel Guide:

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The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on foot.

Looking for more information on Japan? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

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 (Japan)

Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Tohoku coast, and enjoy the views in Kamikochi. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan Travel Guide: 

Colour maps and images throughout

Special features - on Japan''s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to takeBest for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around, Japan Alps & Central Honshu, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu

Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 60 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Day Walks Japan, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on foot.

Looking for more information on Japan? Check out Lonely Planet''s Japan guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.

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)

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 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 need 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 trip 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 travel 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? 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

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Lonely Planet’s Tokyo is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the Shinjuku nightlife, escape the modern world at Meiji-jingu, Tokyo’s largest and most famous Shinto shrine, and tour the contemporary architectural marvels of the city; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tokyo and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Tokyo Travel Guide: 

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

Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Tokyo’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

NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation

NEW Where to Stay in Tokyo map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood

Improved 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 trip 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 travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 15 maps 

Covers Marunouchi, Nihombashi, Ginza, Tsukiji, Roppongi, Ebisu, Meguro, Shibuyo, Shimo-KitazawaHarajuku, Aoyama, Shinjuku, Korakuen, Akihabara, Ueno, Yanesen, Asakusa, Sumida River, Odaiba and Tokyo Bay

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Tokyo, our most comprehensive guide to Tokyo, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Tokyo, a handy-sized guide focused on the can''t-miss sights for a quick trip.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Japan for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

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. 

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''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)