Tuttle Travel Pack Japan

Selected for a wide range of budgets and interests, the Tuttle Travel Pack Japan offers a once-in-a-lifetime Japan sightseeing experience. With recommendations suited to both the seasoned and novice traveler, this easy-to-use and easy-to-carry guide is packed with valuable information, such as lists, maps, photographs and tips on making the most of your stay. From exploring the lavish grandeur of a shogun's shrine to relaxing in a volcanic hot spring to visiting a World Heritage site like the dry garden at Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple, this pocket guide offers something for everyone. The wide range of suggested excursions is exceptional, from activities like hiking up iconic Mt. Fuji to taking in the early morning bustle at the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo to a list of kid-friendly places & things to do.

Organized into three simple chapters—Japan's "Don't Miss" Sights, Exploring Japan, and Author's Recommendations—the Tuttle Pocket Guide Japan also includes extensive cross-referencing to web sites, particularly relevant in our tech saavy world. From planning your visit ahead of time to spur-of-the-moment decisions to veer of path, this guide will help you make the most of your stay!

Rob Goss first went to Japan in 1999 to teach English for a year, but after meeting the woman who would become his wife, he ended up staying. He is now a full-time writer of Japan-related features and travel pieces for magazines ranging from Time and National Geographic Traveler to publishers from Fodors and Rough Guides to Tuttle Publishing. He lives in Tokyo with his wife and child and travels frequently around Japan.