DK Eyewitness Japan
Konnichiwa from one of the most fascinating countries on earth.

Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer.

Japan is a land of contrast - think tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants. Our annually updated guide brings the country to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

Our pick of Japan's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
The best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
Easy-to-follow itineraries
Expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
Color-coded chapters to every part of Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto, Okinawa to Osaka
Our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go

Planning a city break? Try out DK Eyewitness Tokyo or our pocket friendly DK Eyewitness Top 10 Tokyo.
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DK Eyewitness Japan
Konnichiwa from one of the most fascinating countries on earth.

Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer.

Japan is a land of contrast - think tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants. Our annually updated guide brings the country to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

Our pick of Japan's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
The best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
Easy-to-follow itineraries
Expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
Color-coded chapters to every part of Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto, Okinawa to Osaka
Our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go

Planning a city break? Try out DK Eyewitness Tokyo or our pocket friendly DK Eyewitness Top 10 Tokyo.
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Konnichiwa from one of the most fascinating countries on earth.

Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer.

Japan is a land of contrast - think tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants. Our annually updated guide brings the country to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.

Our pick of Japan's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems
The best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay
Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
Easy-to-follow itineraries
Expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
Color-coded chapters to every part of Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto, Okinawa to Osaka
Our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you go

Planning a city break? Try out DK Eyewitness Tokyo or our pocket friendly DK Eyewitness Top 10 Tokyo.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780241365335
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 06/18/2019
Series: Travel Guide
Pages: 352
Sales rank: 613,047
Product dimensions: 1.20(w) x 3.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome to Japan 8

Reasons to Love Japan 10

Explore Japan 14

Getting to Know Japan 16

Japan Itineraries 22

Japan Your Way 36

A Year in Japan 70

A Brief History 72

Experience Tokyo 78

Western Tokyo 82

Central Tokyo 102

Northern Tokyo 122

Beyond the Center 136

Experience Japan 146

Central Honshu 148

Kyoto City 180

Western Honshu 210

Shikoku 246

Kyushu 260

Okinawa 282

Northern Honshu 294

Hokkaido 314

Need to Know 326

Before You Go 328

Getting Around 330

Practical Information 334

Index 336

Phrase Book 346

Acknowledgments 351

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