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Lonely Planet Experience Japan

Build a Trip to Remember | Local Insights | Maps & Planning Tools | Covers Tokyo, Central Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Kyushu, Hokkaido and more
By Lonely Planet and Ray Bartlett and Tom Fay and Winnie Tan and Phillip Tang and Jessica Korteman and Selena Takigawa Hoy
Series: Travel Guide
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This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from visiting every foodie's mecca, Osaka β€” home of ramen, takoyaki... Read More
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Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide shares new and exciting ways to explore this iconic country. Featuring insider tips and recommendations from our on-the-ground experts, you could soon be planning your dream itinerary, from onsen-hopping at Kurokawa Onsen, kayaking in Okinawa's largest river and slurping hearty bowls of ramen in Osaka.

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This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.

Discover amazing local experiences from visiting every foodie's mecca, Osaka β€” home of ramen, takoyaki and conveyor-belt sushi; to basking in the grandeur of Shimane Prefecture's Izumo Taisha, one of Japan's most important shrines; and achieving ultimate relaxation by going onsen-hopping at Kurokawa Onsen.

Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide:

  • Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure.
  • Make the most of your time with 'Perfect Day' itineraries recommended by our on-the-ground writers.
  • Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views.
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Japan.
  • Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from exploring Japan's epic hiking scene, to taking a deep dive into the history of geisha, and staying at a lodging at a Buddhist temple.
  • Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack.
  • QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets.

Covers: Tokyo; Central Honshu & the Japan Alps; Kyoto; Kansai; Hiroshima & Western Honshu; Kyushu; Hokkaido; Okinawa & the Southwest Islands plus day trips to Nikko; Mt Fuji; the Lakes; and Shikoku.

Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Japan.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838697587

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2026

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 258

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