This award-winning guide puts the whole of Japan in the palm of your hand. With a large pull-out map and tips on all the best sights, travelers can make sure they see the best of Japan without getting lost! Explore energetic, ever-changing Tokyo—or immerse yourself in the country's rich cultural past in ancient Kyoto. Take to Asia's best ski slopes in Niseko or sun yourself on the beach in subtropical Okinawa. Experience life as a monk on holy Mount Koya or soak in a steaming onsen hot spring in Kyushu. Do all this and more with Japan Travel Guide & Map. Easy to carry, easy to use, and with recommendations to suit every possible taste and budget, this book leads you straight to the very best that Japan has to offer, with no wasted effort. Experienced authors Rob Goss and Judith Clancy provide handy lists of "Don't Miss" sights and a series of capsule itineraries that enable you to see the sights in a limited amount of time. Extraordinarily useful and well thought out, this new edition is fully updated with a new chapter on Kanazawa and the Japan Alps. With everything included in one neat pack, it's the only Japan travel guide visitors need to have a great trip. Fully updated with 50% new photos and 20% new text  New Sections on Kanazawa and the Japanese Alps A selective pocket guide of the best Japan has to offer to make it easy for travelers to plan their visit Describes top picks in a range of categories, from 'Don't miss' sights to the best hotels, shopping, outdoor activities, kidfriendly places, and many more For every budget and a wide range of interests