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description: Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. See ancient rituals in beautiful temples find zen at a traditional tea ceremony celebrate Tokyo's vibrant pop culture  using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Japan : Local experts share their love for the real Japan offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place  follow in the footsteps of pilgrims to see the three Grand Shrines of Kumano; devour bowls of hearty ramen and thick saucy udon in Downtown Osaka; surf swim and dive in Okinawa's crystal blue waters Insider scoop on the best festivals secret hangouts hidden locations tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go  when to travel and what to pack Practical information on money getting around unique and local ways to stay and responsible travel Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey Covers Tokyo Fuji Five Lakes Central Japan Alps Kyoto &amp; Nara Osaka Kii Peninsula Hiroshima &amp; Western Honshu Kyushu Hokkaido Okinawa &amp; the Southwest Islands Lonely Planet's Experience Japan is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Japanese way of life . Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts  and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday . Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget. About Lonely Lonely Planet a Red Ventures Company is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973 Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet) Twitter (@lonelyplanet) Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet) and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). ...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive. - The Washington Post Book Club 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'  Fairfax Media (Australia)
language: English
title: Lonely Planet Experience Japan
publisher: Lonely Planet