The DK Eyewitness Japan Travel Guide

Includes:: unique cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see

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Japan on a large, double-sided, indexed map from Freytag & Berndt showing the whole country including its smaller southern & eastern islands at the same scale of 1:1, 000, 000. On one side is Honshu & the northern tip of Kyushu, plus Hokkaido shown as an inset; on the reverse is the remaining part of Kyushu & the islands of the Kagoshima & Okinawa provinces, plus two insets with the small islands further east into the Pacific including Iwo Jima. The map shows the country’s road network indicating distances on main & selected secondary routes. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked & ferry connections to & between the islands are also shown. Icons prominently highlight various places of interest. Topography is indicated by relief shading. The map also shows the names & the boundaries of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English, but given the large size of the map it is perhaps disappointing that the legend is placed on the reverse side which shows the less visited part of the country rather than with Honshu where it would be more easily accessible & useful.

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Photographs taken in Japan between the late Edo period & early Meiji periods found their way overseas, & played a major role in forming Westerners` image of Japan. Among these collections, the pictures gathered by the Swiss diplomat Aime Humbert (1819-1900) in the 1860s were crucial in building lasting representations of the island nation: many of these, mainly collected in 1863/64 during a sojourn in Yokohama & Edo, were used as sources for the well-known & largely distributed engravings of his famous book Le Japon illustre, published in Paris in 1870. Belonging to the collection of the MEN, these beautiful & well-preserved photographs are published here for the first time. Presented by Japanese & Swiss scholars before the narrative backdrop of their acquisition & application by foreigners, they offer a striking view of a lost world. ...

One of the world`s most captivating countries, Japan is a land of many fascinating contrasts, taking in some of the world`s most futuristic cities alongside stunning natural landscapes & a wonderfully preserved ancient culture. Be inspired to visit by the fully-updated new edition of Insight Guide Japan, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this unique country. Inside Insight Guide Japan: a fully-overhauled edition by our knowledgable authors; stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this extraordinary country & its people to life; highlights of the country`s top attractions, including the iconic Mount Fuji, Kyoto`s 15th-century Ginkaku-ji Temple & Gardens, & Tokyo`s coolest districts; descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from Hokkaido & Honshu to Shikoku & Kyushu in detail, & suggest excursions to the smaller surrounding islands; & detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best places to eat. ...

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip & experience the best of Japan, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Mount Fuji & the temples & gardens of Kyoto, & cultural gems like Beppu`s hot springs & Tokyo`s botanical gardens.· Insight Guide Japan is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the range of Japanese cuisine to discovering manga comics & sumo wrestling· In-depth on history & culture: enjoy special features on the Edo period & life in modern Japan, all written by local experts·

Includes:: innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you`re on the move
- this guide comes with a free e Book, & an app that highlights top attractions & regional information & is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings· Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning, & encourage venturing off the beaten track· Inspirational colour photography throughout
- Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books· Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience



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With an easy-fold, easy-to-use format, Lonely Planet Planning Maps are your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions & themed lists. ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Japan: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Japan with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in Japan. Let Marco Polo show you all this exotic country has to offer... From the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo to the tropical beaches of Okinawa, Marco Polo Japan introduces you to this unique travel destination. Discover the many highlights of Japan including the Imperial Palace, the famous Geisha District, Mount Fuji & the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Your Marco Polo Japan Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into Japan. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Japan experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Japan. Strap on your boots, hop on a bike, explore by car or travel by train, here are the best tours that will help you enjoy all of Japan`s extraordinary scenery & culture. Japan in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Japan

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Japanese phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Japan to show you around this fabulous country. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Japan has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Japan in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Japan at 1:1, 500, 000 on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Nelles, with its smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. Enlargements show in greater detail the environs of Tokyo
- Yokohama, Osaka
- Kobe, & Nagoya. The map divides the country north/south with Tokyo shown on both sides. On one side two panels cover the northern part of Honshu & Hokkaido, with an enlargement for the environs of the Tokyo -Yokohama area. On the reverse is southern part of Honshu & Kyushu Isl&, plus separate panels showing the smaller groups of islands including Okinawa & the Sakishima Archipelago. Insets show the environs of Osaka & Nagoya in greater detail. Topography is shown by relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. The map presents the country’s road & rail networks, with a separate list of expressways on each side. Local airports & ferry connections are also marked. Overprint highlights various places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude margin ricks at intervals of 1° & is not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Japan NGS Classic Style Wall Map from the National Geographic, size 63.5 x 74cm (25” x 29” approx) – encapsulated version, in the NGS traditional style of presentation with light blue colouring of the sea & prefecture boundaries in colour. The Ryukyu Islands are shown on an inset at the same scale as the main islands, with another panel covering the outer groups in the Pacific. Division of the country into prefectures is presented on a base with subtle, light relief shading to indicate the topography, names of main mountain ranges, plus peak heights both in metres & feet. National parks are prominently highlighted. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, indicating high speed lines, & airports with schedules services. All place names are shown transliterated. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2° intervals. Please note: this title is also available encapsulated. The same information is also presented on the NGS Executive style wall maps of Japan.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...