Japan The Complete Guide to Cities Old and New, the Mountains, Seacoasts and Traditional Culture

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you. The best guide to Japan, packed with essentials Walking tours to temples, palaces, gardens, and castles Shopping in traditional stores and techno-plexes Country-wide details on getting around by train and bus A cultural primer on food, religion, the arts, and society Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Smart hotels, centuries-old "ryokan (inns), hot-spring resorts, temple lodging, and home-stays in "minshuku Elegant multicourse "ryotei, steaming bowls of noodles, vegetarian temple cuisine, and sushi straight from the sea Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 57 pages of maps, 16 vacation itineraries, and more Smart travel tips Fodor's Choice What's Where Pleasures & Pastimes New & Noteworthy Festivals Further reading and videos to watch A traveler's vocabulary Complete index