Lonely Planet Japan - Softcover

Chris Rowthorn; Ray Bartlett; Andrew Bender; Matthew Firestone; Wendy Yanagihara; Michael Clark; Tim Hornyak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 174104667X ISBN 13: 9781741046670

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 2007

Synopsis

Discover Japan

Dodge flying fish at the world's greatest sashimi market
Find yourself spirited away to Miyazaki's museum of anime
Master the perfect double-clap and bow for your first shrine visit
Earn your keep in a Buddhist temple

In This Guide:

Japan resident authors, 343 days of research, 120 detailed maps, three geisha sightings
You asked for it, we researched it - everything you need to know about onsen (hot springs) and skiing, and more language assistance than ever
Cost-saving tips even the locals don't know.

About this title

From the Publisher:

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At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

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* We offer travelers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
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Review:

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 174104667X
• ISBN 13: 9781741046670
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 868