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Brand new from Bradt is Okinawa and Japan's Southwest Islands, the sole travel guidebook dedicated to the archipelago stretching from the southern tip of mainland Japan to Taiwan, whose landscapes include award-winning beaches, coral reefs, tropical jungles and ancient forests. This guide contains all the detailed information that travellers need to get the most out of their visit, from accommodation and restaurants to transport and sights. Japan expert Jo Davey complements this with rich context and entertaining insights to help readers understand this fascinating region, covering culture, recipes, architectural highlights, historical episodes and traditional folktales.

Japan's Southwest Islands are a remote but rewarding and geographically diverse area that comprises the Satsunan Islands (formed of the Osumi and Amami islands) and the Ryukyu Islands (consisting of the Okinawa, Kerama, Miyako and Yaeyama islands). The capital city of Naha on Okinawa-honto is a bright and busy hub of history, art, karate and food. Thanks to its many US military bases and post-war occupation by the US, Naha is a fusion of Japanese and American culture.

In contrast, the more remote islands preserve traditional Ryukyuan life with festivals, architecture, traditional accommodation and religious sites. Depending where you travel, you can dive with manta rays off Iriomote or kayak along its jungle rivers, hike through Yakushima's ancient forest, search for star sand on Taketomi, pay tribute to the fallen of World War II at museums and monuments on Okinawa-honto, cycle between Miyako's award-winning beaches, take home a chunk of rope from the world's largest tug-of-war (in Naha) or go whale watching off the Kerama Islands. Wherever you go, the islands' amazing food - known for being the world's healthiest cuisine - can be found throughout the archipelago.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 384
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784776824

The ultimate guide to exploring the roads less travelled, in Tokyo and beyond. Chiara Terzuolo takes us on a journey through Tokyo and its surrounding cities, uncovering the hidden treasures that lie beneath the well-trodden hustle and bustle of one of the world’s most-travelled destinations. From tucked-away bars to quirky vending machines, themed walks to secret tea houses, Hidden Japan is your guide to the art of wandering off the beaten path.

With chapters on the Nature, Food, History, Art and Late-Night destinations that you’ll find only in Tokyo, Hidden Japan has detailed recommendations for every kind of traveller. Complete with stunning illustrations by Justine Wong, this is a must-read for anyone looking to explore Japan’s many hidden marvels.

• Publisert: April 2024
  
• Antall sider: 272
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781922754752

New from Bradt is the first-ever, standalone English-language guide to Hokkaido, Japan's second-largest island and northernmost prefecture. Home to under 5% of the country's population, this is a land of vast, wild expanses which demands exploration at any time of year - and feels a world away from Tokyo. Penned by an outdoors-loving travel writer resident in Japan, Bradt's Hokkaido delves far deeper into this frontier land than country-wide guidebooks can possibly do.

Author Tom Fay provides detailed coverage of the island's history, unique wildlife, local food, the Ainu (indigenous people), outdoor activities, skiing logistics, hiking courses and the practicalities of visiting in winter, when deep snow carpets the ground and the sea turns to ice. Hokkaido's varied landscapes include remote mountain ranges, fertile lowland plains, sweeping forests and enormous wetlands home to rare birds and other wildlife. Even for the Japanese, Hokkaido has a somewhat wild and exotic aura - place names have distinct Ainu origins and the capital Sapporo is closer to Russia's Vladivostok than to Tokyo; while the Siberia-influenced climate and wide open spaces are unlike anything found in the rest of Japan.

Hokkaido's mild summers are ideal for sightseeing, cycling, camping and hiking. Why not climb the island's highest mountain in Daisetsuzan National Park - an untouched wilderness of simmering volcanoes and stunning nature - or marvel at colourful fields of flowers around Furano and Biei? In winter, you can go to snow festivals, walk on sea ice (or board an icebreaker) to explore the Sea of Okhotsk, watch flocks of sea eagles or track brown bears in Shiretoko National Park, or head to popular ski resorts such as Niseko where the huge dumps of perfect powder snow attract skiers and snowboarders from around the world. Throw in hot springs (and thus ryokan hot-spring inns), active volcanoes, speciality seafood and quirky foodstuffs such as chocolate-covered crisps, excellent transport links and renowned Japanese hospitality, and Hokkaido is a thrilling and varied off-the-beaten-path travel destination, to which Bradt's Hokkaido guidebook is instantly the essential companion.

• Publisert: Juni 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 312
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781804690994

Let Secret Tokyo guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. A building that acts as a giant firewall, a secret city centre canyon, a statue that cures warts, ultra-modern designer toilets, an extraordinary tree that helps you quit smoking, an electronic sunflower, a spectacular modern temple hidden in the heart of Shinjuku, a street that gives Tokyo taxi drivers nightmares, a massive building that looks like a warship, forgotten rivers.

Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Tokyo swings between modernity and tradition, preservation of its heritage, sophisticated aestheticism and eccentricity, offering countless off beat experiences. The Japanese capital is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track.

• Publisert: Oktober 2023
• Antall sider: 304
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9782361954185

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. 

• Publisert: November 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 258
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838697570

Keen to explore a different side of Tokyo? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace, in these pages, because that's not where Tokyoites hang out.

Instead, you'll meet the locals in iconic anime shops, modern art galleries, or whilst paddle boring along the scenic Okutama River - and that's where this book takes you. 

• Publisert: Mars 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 192
• ISBN: 9780241569061

Discover the beauty of Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands with this stunning, detailed guideThe beautiful islands of Okinawa and the Ryukyu chain contain some of the most scenic spots in the planet--including many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dozens of these islands are inhabited and can be easily explored. Visitors are offered opportunities to trek up active volcanoes, soak in natural hot springs, enjoy pristine white sand beaches, tour ancient castles and temples, and sample world-renowned Okinawan dishes.

The silver medal award winner of the 2015 Lowell Thomas Travel Award, this is the first and only comprehensive guide to the 150-island chain that stretches 600 miles (1,000 km) from Japan to Taiwan. Author Robert Walker has explored the area for decades and tells you exactly where to go, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do and see. In addition, this new edition has been expanded with information about the recent Shuri Castle fire as well as coverage of additional sights.

This detailed guide contains:Complete ferry and flight informationWhere to find the best beaches and surf spotsPlaces suitable for families with childrenHikes and nature walks for all ages and abilitiesHotel and restaurant recommendationsA large pull-out map with insets of the major townsAnd so much more!Lavishly illustrated with 300 color photos and 40 maps, this book has all the information you'll need to plan your stay in this gorgeous region.

• Publisert: Juli 2022
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 288
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9784805316986

A teahouse secreted away behind a flower shop, a Michelin-starred chef who does things like no one else, a Tokyo street-food market, a hidden restaurant in the heart of Shibuya, spending a night on a library bookshelf, drinking the ultimate cocktail, finding a restaurant whose address we won't tell you, celebrating an "un-birthday" at an izakaya, going for "standing sushi", getting a massage in a hammock ... Soul of Tokyo is written by Fany and Amandine Pechiodat, the founders of My Little Paris, the influential newsletter-cum-lifestyle brand. Having scoured the depths of Paris for 10 years to share the city's best-kept secret spots, they now take on another city they love: Tokyo.

The "Soul of" collection is a new approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. 

• Forfattere: Fany og Amandine Pechiodat
• Publisert: April 2025
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9782361958503

• Forfattere: Ramsey Zarifeh og Anna Udagawah
  
• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 5. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 528
  
• ISBN: 9781912716142

Guidebook to the magnificent Japan Alps, which stretch across the middle of the main island of Honshu, and iconic Mount Fuji. The guide describes nine day-walks and thirteen treks of 2-8 days covering the North, Central and South Alps, as well as the four main routes up Mount Fuji - Japan's highest mountain at 3776m - and a further route on neighbouring Mount Kurodake. The routes visit many of the region's key summits, including several over 3000m.

They are graded according to difficulty, although several entail steep ascents and difficult terrain and a few include scrambling and exposure, calling for a sure foot and a good head for heights. Comprehensive step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping. The Japan Alps and Mount Fuji boast a well-developed walking infrastructure, and the routes make use of the many mountain huts and campgrounds, full details of which are given in the guide.

Some also include the opportunity to visit a traditional hot-spring bath for a refreshing soak after your hike. You will find all the information you will need to plan a successful walking or trekking holiday, with a wealth of advice on travel, bases, accommodation and facilities. There are additional notes on plants and wildlife, the history of hiking in Japan and safety in the mountains, as well as full mountain-hut listings and a helpful glossary.

Inspirational colour photography completes the package, offering a taste of the breathtaking mountain vistas to whet your appetite.

• Publisert: Mars 2020
• Antall sider: 400
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852849474

Lonely Planet's Experience Tokyo travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from climbing the inimitable Mt Fuji, to eating traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi, and seeing what the cool kids are wearing when you stroll down fashion mecca Takeshita-dori. Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Tokyo travel guide: Our Experience guidebook format reveals exciting new ways to explore epic destinations and plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure. Local experts share their love for the real Tokyo, offering fresh perspectives into the city's traditions, values, and modern trends. Trip planning tools help you create your own itineraries for exploring each neighbourhood so you can navigate Tokyo and connect experiences together with ease. Experience the perfect day with our local writers who share their ideal itinerary from morning to afternoon and night. In the know tips help you discover even more local experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks. 

• Publisert: November 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 218
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781838697709

Discover Kyoto & Osaka's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From taking a blissful stroll along the Philosopher's Path famous for its cherry-tree-lined canal, to grazing on gooey dumplings as you roam Osaka's Dotombori, and blinking at the gilded brilliance of Kinkaku-ji temple. Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days.

Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Kyoto & Osaka with ease Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Nishiki Market, Gion, and Umeda Sky Building. Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each areas personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Kyoto & Osaka's best kept secrets and rising trends.

• Publisert: Okt. 2024
• Utgave: 4. utgave
• Antall sider: 192
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838693732

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Kyoto. Discover Kyoto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from exploring the sprawling temple grounds of Ninna-ji during cherry-blossom season, to delving into the world of comics at the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and digging into lunch at Yoshikawa for a plate of the best tempura in the city. 

• Publisert: November 2024
• Utgave: 8. utgave
  
• Antall sider: 192
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781787017030

Make your trip to Tokyo extraordinaryStrolling among endless pink cherry blossoms in spring. Sipping sake at a cosy izakaya. Tucking into delicious sushi.

Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Tokyo to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the city’s buildings and neighbourhoods. 

• Publisert: Februar 2025
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Antall sider: 208
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241709481

Make your trip to Japan extraordinary

Picnics under Kyoto's cherry blossom trees. Sake tasting in the mountains of Honshu. Exploring the tranquil temples of Tokyo.

For a vacation to remember, Japan is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Japan to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.

• Publisert: September 2025
• Antall sider: 352
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241738795

Glimrende bakgrunnstoff, få bilder og gode kart kjennetegner Rough Guides. Dette er en av de mest populære guidebokseriene, beregnet for folk som reiser på egenhånd. Fyldige men ikke avskrekkende, verken i pris eller størrelse. Her finner du informasjon av praktisk og kuriøs karakter, skrevet av engasjerte og kunnskapsrike forfattere. Anbefales spesielt for europeiske reisemål, ettersom serien har lengst erfaring fra dette kontinentet.

• Publisert: Mai 2024
• Utgave: 8. utgave
• Antall sider: 272
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781839059926

This Japan guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

And this Japan travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This Japan guidebook covers: Tokyo (and around); Northern Honshu; Hokkaido; Central Honshu; Kyoto and Nara; Kansai; Western Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu; Okinawa. Inside this Japan travel book, you'll find:- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip - Practical information - how to get to Japan, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

• Publisert: Feb. 2024
• Utgave: 9. utgave
• Antall sider: 848
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781839059797