Lonely Planet Experience Japan

Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Bask in the grandeur of mesmerising shrines and temples, take a relaxing soak in an onsen, slurp soulful bowls full of ramen–using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

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 - 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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