Author(s): Ray Bartlett, Lucy Dayman, Tom Fay, Todd Fong, Samantha Low, Craig McLachlan, Rebecca Milner, Simon Richmond, Winnie Tan, Ted Taylor

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Lonely Planet's Experience Japan is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. See ancient rituals in beautiful temples, find zen at a traditional tea ceremony, celebrate Tokyo's vibrant pop culture - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Japan's best experiences and get away from the everyday!

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Japan:

Unique experiencesto string together an unforgettable trip

Inspiring full-colour travel photographyand mapsthroughout

Highlightsand trip buildersto help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Fresh perspectivesto surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights

Insider tipshelp you discover hidden gems and get around like a local

Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - food, culture, history, politics

Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel

CoversTokyo, Fuji Five Lakes, Central Japan Alps, Kyoto and Nara, Osaka, Kii Peninsula, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Okinawa and the Southwest Islands

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Japan,our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Japan's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Japan guide.

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