Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyois your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop and dine in Shinjuku, catch a sumo tournament, get a bird's-eye view from the Tokyo Sky Tree and day-trip to majestic Mt Fuji; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Tokyo and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo:
- Full-colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Free, convenient pull-out Tokyo map(included in print version), plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps
- User-friendly layoutwith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you determine the best spots to spend your time
- Useful features -includingBest for Kids, Walking Tours,andDon't Miss(quick glance at must-sees)
- Coverageof Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Asakusa, Mt Fuji and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyois a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travellers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick-trip experience.
- Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all of Tokyo's neighbourhoods? Check outLonely Planet's Tokyoguide, a photo-rich guide to all of the city's most popular attractions.
- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Japanguide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover Japan,a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Rebecca Milner.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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