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Lonely Planet Japan is your essential companion for planning a trip of a lifetime to Japan. Written by Lonely Planet’s local experts, this comprehensive guide takes you from Japan’s most iconic highlights to lesser-known cultural treasures. Experience the legendary cherry blossom season in Yoshino, sample sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and wander the beautifully preserved, UNESCO-listed streets of Hagi. Designed for multi-week and in-depth travel, this classic guidebook features an all-new structure that makes it easy to connect destinations and experiences across the country. Detailed itineraries combine extended journeys with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activity-based adventures, from climbing Mount Fuji to visiting Sensō-ji in Tokyo and the ornate shrine complex of Tōshō-gū. Special features explore essential aspects of Japanese travel and culture, including onsen etiquette, Japanese cuisine, and the historic 88-temple pilgrimage. With expert advice on accommodation, food and drink, festivals, nightlife, and adventure activities—plus rich cultural stories that bring Japan’s history and traditions to life—this guide helps you travel deeper and more meaningfully. Complete with inspiring photography, detailed maps, and a pull-out map of Tokyo, Lonely Planet Japan covers destinations across the entire country, from Hokkaidō to Okinawa. Create a journey that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of Japan with Lonely Planet Japan.