Yoking past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. Lonely Planet is your passport to Tokyo, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Explore Shinjuku's nightlife, shop for an outfit or two in Harajuku, escape the city for the calm of Meiji-jingu; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tokyo and begin your journey now!
Yoking past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new.
Packed with inspirational images.
Itineraries & planning information.
Tokyo's best sights and experiences.
Yoking past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. Special features include:
Guide to eating in Tokyo.
Pop culture feature.
Arts & architecture essay.
Hot spring baths feature.
Kyoto is old Japan writ large: atmospheric temples, sublime gardens, traditional teahouses and geisha scurrying to secret liaisons.
Temples & shrines.
Cuisine feature.
Tea ceremonies.
Travel with kids.
Seasons & celebrations planning feature.
Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto & Osaka is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at Kinkaku-ji, explore the Gion district, and browse at Nishiki Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Kyoto & Osaka and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto & Osaka:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak ;
Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout ;
Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests ;
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots ;
Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices ;
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss ;
Convenient pull-out Kyoto map (included in print version), plus over 17 colour neighbourhood maps ;
User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time ;
Covers Kyoto Station & South Kyoto, Downtown Kyoto, Gion & Southern Higashiyama, Northern, Higashiyama, Imperial Palace & Around, Minami, Kita and more ;
The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto & Osaka, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Kyoto & Osaka with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.
