Fodor's Essential Japan (Full-color Travel Guide)

Great material and suggestions! In an increasingly digital world, there’s something satisfying about a travel book still. After the trip, it serves as a reminder of the adventure, and is even more useful for a return trip once you have a basic understanding of the are.

A colorful and detailed travel guide that not only covers all the travel planning essentials (hotel, flight, transportation, food, recommended itineraries) but also immerses you in Japanese etiquette and culture. In addition, there are detailed maps that show the sights, hotels, and restaurants in all the major tourist cities. In my opinion, this is equivalent to Rick Steve's books on European countries. Whether you are planning a one-week trip or a 3-week trip to Japan, this book will not disappoint.

Book is a very detailed and reliable with detailed information on Japan. Used it extensively on a recent trip to Japan and found it very useful. I wish it had better detailed maps of the metro system. Taxis can be expensive in Japan and we used the metro often.

Great book to get around

Good info nice size book

We gave this book to brother in law who lived in Japan as a child. Trip in May is planned and said this will come in handly. He is in his 60's, so lot of things have changed. Excited to see their photos from the trip. Never been disappointed in Fodor travel books. He was thrilled to get this book to help them plan their activities.

Informative with a veritable load of information. Very useful when planning a trip.

Great tour book, very concise with excellent recommendations and suggestions.