Frommer's^® Japan, 7th Edition

by Beth Reiber; Janie Spencer

• ISBN13: 9780764573804
• ISBN10: 0764573802
• Edition: 7th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Japan can be a bewildering destination, but Frommer's helps you travel like a pro, with practical tips on getting around, communicating, conducting business, and navigating the local etiquette and customs. We've included precise directions to every establishment, and dozens of accurate maps. You'll also rely on our handy appendix of useful phrases and our Japanese character key, which allows you to easily recognize establishment names when you see signs on the street. In case you're worried about Japan's high prices, Frommer's brings

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in Japan.

1. The Best of Japan.

2. Planning Your Trip to Japan.

3. Settling into Tokyo.

4. Exploring Tokyo.

5. Side Trips from Tokyo.

6. The Japan Alps.

7. Kyoto & Nara.

8. The Rest of Western Honshu.

9. Shikoku.

10. Kyushu.

11. Northeastern Honshu—Tohoku.

12. Northern Japan—Hokkaido.

Appendix A: Japan in Depth.

Appendix B: A Glossary of Useful Japanese Terms.

Appendix C: A Japanese-Character Index of Establishment Names.

Index.