Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;The only guide you'll need for getting around Tokyo! Everything you need is in this one convenient Japan travel guideand#8212;including a large pull-out map!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; For travelers who want to experience everything Tokyo has to offer, look no further than andlt;iandgt;Tokyo Tuttle Travel Packandlt;/iandgt;. From strolling the winding alleys of the city's traditional neighborhoods to exploring its ultra-modern,neon-soaked streets, this comprehensive Tokyo guide delivers it all. Readers will learn where to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine and cutting-edge contemporary art, centuries-old temples and gleaming modern architecture, and all of the other wonderful elements that make Tokyo the world's most mesmerizing city.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;If visitors want to leave behind the urban sprawl, travel writer Rob Goss points them toward the ancient seaside capital of Kamakura and the gilded mausoleums at Nikko. Ambitious hikers can climb Mount Fujiand#8212;or just enjoy it from a distance while soaking in one of the natural hot spring baths in nearby Hakone. Easy to use and easy to carry, this guidebook provides a useful pull-out map of Tokyo and is organized into four simple chapters:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Tokyo's Best Sightsandlt;/bandgt; highlights thirteen not-to-be-missed experiencesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Exploring Tokyoandlt;/bandgt; guides readers to the top attractions in each districtandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Author's Recommendationsandlt;/bandgt; details the best hotels and restaurants, night spots, kid-friendly activities, shopping areas, and moreandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;andlt;bandgt;Travel Factsandlt;/bandgt; provides essential information from useful Japanese phrases to money, transports, visas, and much more.
Review
"The slim, 98-page book fits in neatly in your handbag, and comes with a large, detailed map. It's concise, light reading and gives the first-timer to Tokyo all you need to know about the city. There's also plenty of insider local knowledge so you can really get the most out of your visit." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Simply Fabuliciousandlt;/bandgt;
Review
"All in all, andlt;iandgt;Tuttle Travel Pack Tokyoandlt;/iandgt; is a well-designed and practical guide for the first-time visitor to Japan's capital as well as to foreign residents keen on learning as fast and as much about the city as possible." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Japan Referenceandlt;/bandgt;
Review
"andhellip;for many travelers and#8212; such as those just spending a short time in the city or those who have a few free days during a business trip and#8212; this book is just what they needandhellip;comprehensive in scope and brief in descriptions, packing in information about popular places most people would want to see: shrines, temples, cheap restaurants, fine dining, hiking trails and shopping districtsandhellpi;It's a classic travel guide that includes a pull-out map, and it comes in a size small enough to carry around in a purse or jacket pocket." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;About.comandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
The only guide you'll need for getting around Tokyo Everything you need is in this one convenient Japan travel guide--including a large pull-out map For travelers who want to experience everything Tokyo has to offer, look no further than
Tokyo Tuttle Travel Pack. From strolling the winding alleys of the city's traditional neighborhoods to exploring its ultra-modern, neon-soaked streets, this comprehensive Tokyo guide delivers it all. Readers will learn where to enjoy the finest Japanese cuisine and cutting-edge contemporary art, centuries-old temples and gleaming modern architecture, and all of the other wonderful elements that make Tokyo the world's most mesmerizing city.
If visitors want to leave behind the urban sprawl, travel writer Rob Goss points them toward the ancient seaside capital of Kamakura and the gilded mausoleums at Nikko. Ambitious hikers can climb Mount Fuji--or just enjoy it from a distance while soaking in one of the natural hot spring baths in nearby Hakone. Easy to use and easy to carry, this guidebook provides a useful pull-out map of Tokyo and is organized into four simple chapters:
- Tokyo's Best Sights highlights thirteen not-to-be-missed experiences
- Exploring Tokyo guides readers to the top attractions in each district
- Author's Recommendations details the best hotels and restaurants, night spots, kid-friendly activities, shopping areas, and more
- Travel Facts provides essential information from useful Japanese phrases to money, transports, visas, and much more.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Rob Gossandlt;/bandgt; who has lived in Japan for 15 years, contributes regularly to magazines such as andlt;iandgt;Timeandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;National Geographic Travelerandlt;/iandgt; and has contributed to Japanese guidebooks for publishers such as Fodor's, Rough Guides, Insight Guides and Tuttle Publishing. His andlt;iandgt;Travel Pack Japanandlt;/iandgt;, published with Tuttle, recently won the 2013 North American Travel Journalists Association Gold Award in the travel book/guide category.