PublishedRough Guides, July 2024 |
ISBN9781839059926 |
FormatSoftcover, 272 pages |
Dimensions19.8cm × 12.9cm |
This Tokyo guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Tokyo travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.
This Tokyo guidebook covers: the Imperial Palace and around; Ginza and around; Akihabara and around; Ueno and around; Asakusa and around; Ryogoku and Kiyosumi; Bayside Tokyo; Akasuka and Roppongi; Ebisu and the south; Harajuku; Aoyama and Shibuya; Shinjinku and the west; Ikebukuro and the north.
Inside this Tokyo travel book, you'll find:
A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip
Practical information - how to get to Tokyo, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
Author picks and things not to miss in Tokyo - Sake, Karaoke, Nakameguro, Sumo, Tsukemen, Ryokan Breakfasts, Asakusa, Mount Fuji, The Bullet Trail, Sushi
Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
When to go to Tokyo - high season, low season, climate information and festivals
Where to go - a clear introduction to Tokyo with key places and a handy overview
Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
Essential Japanese dictionary and glossary of local terms
Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Tokyo
Fully updated post-COVID-19
The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Tokyo, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
