Frommer's Japan (Frommer's Complete Guides) - Softcover

Reiber, Beth; Spencer, Janie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470541296 ISBN 13: 9780470541296

Publisher: *Frommers, 2010

Synopsis

Frommer's Japan is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:

• Our author has written about Japan for years, so she's able to provide valuable insights and advice. She'll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the Land of the Rising Sun.
  
• Follow her picks for the best travel experiences -- including climbing Mount Fuji, splurging on a night in a ryokan, exploring Kyoto's Gion District, skiing in Honshu and Hokkaido, making a pilgrimage to Sensoji Temple, and riding the Skinkansen Bullet Train -- and you're sure to have a fantastic trip.
  
• A guide to the culture of old and new Japan will help you peel the onion of the unique synthesis of East and West that meets here.
  
• Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Frommer's Japan is the premier guide to this fascinating destination, offering an authoritative introduction to the nations culture and history, accompanied by a wealth of logistical advice, etiquette tips, and detailed color maps to help travelers find their way. This new 5th edition provides detailed walking directions to every sight mentioned and a user-friendly glossary of Japanese phrasesaccompanied by a Japanese character guide that helps readers recognize establishment names. In addition to reviewing the top business hotels and expense-account restaurants, our author has rounded up the best affordable and moderately priced hotels and restaurants throughout the country, so there are choices galore for any budget.

Frommers is there every step of the way to help travelers discover the scenic wonders, intriguing cultural experiences, and dazzling cities of the Land of the Rising Sun.

From the Back Cover:

On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji from as far as 100 miles away. See chapter 6.

Detailed maps throughout

• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

• Insider tips from local expert authors

About this edition

• Publisher: *Frommers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470541296
• ISBN 13: 9780470541296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672