Whether you want to eat in Osaka, shop in Tokyo, visit the moving historic sights of Hiroshima, or visit the historic temples of Kyoto, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor’s Best of Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. 

Fodor’s Best of Japan travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do in Japan's top 5 tourist destinations (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mt. Fuji, and Nara)
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 32 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat & Drink in Japan,” “Traditional Crafts to Buy,” “10 Fun Stores in Tokyo,” and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Best of Japan with Kids,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Budget Travel Tips” 
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• Japanese LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Tokyo, Nikko, Yokohama, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, Okayama, Miyajima, Matsue

Planning on visiting other parts of Asia? Check out Fodor’s Seoul, Fodor's Essential Vietnam, and Fodor's InFocus Singapore.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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