Japan

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi. 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Japan Travel Guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips;
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease;
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions;
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-gu;
• Special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage;
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more;
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel;
• Connect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions;
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo;
• Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Japan.