Lonely Planet Guides

The 11th edition unveils the very best of shopping in Tokyo, skiing in the Japan Alps, soaking in idyllic onsen (hot springs), trekking to Kansai's feudal castles, slurping soba at Kyūshū food stalls, and so much more.

Experience the best of Japan. Lonely Planet's trademark expertise cuts straight to the must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't miss the best bits.

Kyoto, is a quintessentially Japanese city. Heritage-listed sights vie with some of Japan's finest international restaurants, flea markets sell vintage kimono fabric and those signature baths send you off into another world.

Tokyo's permanently set to stun! Where Zen temples nestle in sci-fi cityscapes and centuries-old madness for cherry blossoms coexists with an insatiable desire for nonstop novelty.

Ideal for short-breaks and business trips. Information is compact, quick and accessible with an emphasis on exploring the more local aspects of a city.

Japan is a hiker's wonderland and this guide has recommended routes for every ability level. See sunrise from atop Fuji-san or follow a fabled pilgrim trail - we'll show you the best way to do both the famed routes and the backroads.

This phrasebook gets you on board the linguistic bullet train, stopping all stations to conversational perfection. If you want to know your shabu shabuya from your tonkatsuya, this guide is just the ticket.

Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listen and improve your punctuation before you travel. Or even play a phrase to people you meet while travelling. Just transfer the MP3 files on the CD to your portable media device.