Insight Guides Japan

This Japan guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Japan’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Japan travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of Japan. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Japan guidebook covers: Kanto Plain and Chubu, The North, the Kansai Region, The South.

In this Japan travel guidebook, you will find:

• Unique essays – country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics

• Japan highlights – Ginkaku-ji Temple and Gardens, Kyoto; Mount Fuji; hiking the Northern Alps; Nikko; Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park; Naoshima Island; Roppongi nightlife; Ryokan; Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa; Japanese cuisine   

• Practical travel information – getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more 

• When to go to Japan - high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots

• Main attractions & curated places – narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically

• Tips and facts – interesting facts about Japan and useful insider tips

• High-quality maps of Japan – must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation

• Colour-coded chapters – each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Japan travel guide

• Striking pictures – rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features 

• Free download of title’s eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Japan 

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

This Japan guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to Japan or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.