Description:

• Hand-picked places for travelers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trips
• Practical info – how to get there, public transport, food /drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports /outdoor activities, tips for travelers with disabilities
• Things not to miss – Ginkaku-ji Temple and Gardens, Kyoto; Nikko; Mount Fuji; Ryokan; Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park; Roppongi at Night; Naoshima Island; Hiking the Northern Alps; Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa; Kaiyukan Aquarium
• Insider tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 
• Where to go – introduction to     with key places 
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Background info – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion
• Essential Japanese dictionary and glossary of local terms 

Updated edition Apr 2024