Lonely Planet Japan : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Okinawa and more

#1 Bestselling guidebook to Japan
"Classic. Comprehensive. Crucial." - Library Journal

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.

This classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips. Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease. Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-gu.

Inside you'll find special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage, plus expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more. An essential information toolkit helps you make the most of your time and money with tips on arriving, transport, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel. Connect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions, complemented by inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo.

Covers 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.