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Alert and adventurous, gritty and gourmet, here's the new edition of the annual guide to Japan's fast-paced, fun, and super-sensual, super-sprawling capital. Showcased is the best of Tokyo: the most intimate mom and pop hotels, the hippest galleries and theaters, the most compelling new architecture, the coolest cafes, the weirdest back streets, the most delightful restaurants. While en route to that one-of-a-kind destination, read Tokyo Q's News of the Year in Review. It's like having Tokyo in...

The updated Green Guide Japan presents the country in all its diversity, from Tokyo's hyper-modern skyscrapers to Kyoto's shrines and temples and Nara's historic structures. Visit some of the country's sixteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sample Japan's excellent cuisine, take advantage of its outdoor activities and plentiful hot springs. The background explanations and practical information allow for deeper understanding and easy travel, while Michelin's famed star-rating system, colourful maps...

The exotic architecture of Japan's capital city fascinates architecture aficionados around the world. This new Tokyo architectural guide is an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to explore the architecture of one of the world's largest and most complex cities. Two hundred of Tokyo's most interesting buildings from the post-1945 era are introduced in pictures and informative texts. Photographs, plans, and several indices complete this practical and user-friendly guide, with maps making th...

Open Road's great Asian travel destinations continue with Japan Guide. With the Winter '98 Olympics in Nagano coming up, Japan is already a travel hot spot Japan Guide includes listings for great hotels, restaurants, tickets, venues, and much more. Readers will discover the people, culture, and history that make Japan a beautiful and exciting place to visit.The book covers everything from the happening night life in Tokyo's Roppongi district to the temples, parks, and pagodas of medieval Kyoto....

This guide aims to tame the notoriously difficult-to-navigate city of Tokyo with maps and text cross-referencing. It covers accommodation choices from capsule joints to love hotels to the best of the internationals; reviews the city's eateries; and explains how to find that elusive patch of zen.

Outlines twenty-five walking trips at the outer edge of Tokyo, all of which can be completed in a single day and which feature natural and historical sites of interest.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Tokyo is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Japan. Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy. Save time and space...

Take a photographic journey through the modern marvels and historical treasures of Tokyo with this informative, portable Japan travel guide. In The Little Book of Tokyo, veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a quest he began over two decades ago to seek out and share his creative viewpoint and insider's perspective. Small enough to carry while traveling in Japan, this book is an ideal travel companion for a Tokyo experience, whether you're planning a trip, already on your way, or merel...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Tokyo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this Japanese capital city has to offer... Tokyo is a glor...

A pocket-sized city guide with a large-scale street map. "AA CityPacks" are specially designed for the short break city visitor. Organise your time with recommended day itineraries, walks and excursions. The Top 25 sights, arranged from west to east across the city, are highlighted and give you all the accompanying detail you need such as prices and opening times. The best features of the city are all described - galleries, museums, parks and much more. Information is presented in easy-reference...

*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award* Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as ryokans. It presents the finest ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto and Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido and Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu. In this Japan travel guide you will find: The 40 best Japa...