Lonely Planet’s Experience Japan is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Discover Hokkaido’s ski slopes and snow festivals, explore Himeji-jo, and sample Japanese delicacies in Kyoto - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Japan’s best experiences and get away from the everyday!
Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. See ancient rituals in beautiful temples, find zen at a traditional tea ceremony, celebrate Tokyo's vibrant pop culture – using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.
Inside Lonely Planet's ExperienceJapan:
Local experts share their love for the real Japan, offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful
In the knowtips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks
Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place – follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to see the three Grand Shrines of Kumano; devour bowls of hearty ramen and thick saucy udon in Downtown Osaka; surf, swim and dive in Okinawa's crystal blue waters
Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey
Covers Tokyo, Fuji Five Lakes, Central Japan Alps, Kyoto & Nara, Osaka, Kii Peninsula, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Lonely Planet's Experience Japan is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Japaneseway of life. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts – and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget.
About Lonely Planet:
Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).
"...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive."- The Washington Post Book Club
'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 Experience Japan is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Discover Hokkaido’s ski slopes and snow festivals, explore Himeji-jo, and sample Japanese delicacies in Kyoto - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Japan’s best experiences and get away from the everyday!
Inside Lonely Planet’s Experience Japan:
Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip
Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout
Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests
Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn’t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights
Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local
Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - culture, Japanese cuisine, Geisha, onsen, cherry blossoms
Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel
Covers Tokyo, Fuji Five Lakes, Kii Peninsula, Nikko, Central Japan Alps, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Kyushu, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Experience Japan, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Japan's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.
Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet’s Japan guide.
Looking for a guide for Tokyo? Check out Lonely Planet’s Tokyo guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer, or Pocket Tokyo, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences 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.
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