Japan Travel Guide: Things I Wish I’D Known Before Going to Japan

Name: Japan Travel Guide: Things I Wish I’D Known Before Going to Japan
Price: 9.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (690 reviews)
Author: Ken Fukuyama

by Ken Fukuyama

Nonfiction Memoir

4.2 (690)

4.2 stars from 690 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

246 pages~4.1 hr readPublished by Independently publishedPublished 2018-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're planning your first trip to Japan and want practical advice from people who've done it dozens of times, not generic tourism blog posts.
You care about eating well on a shoestring budget and finding the experiences locals recommend instead of the Instagram-famous ones.
You're torn between Tokyo's chaos and Kyoto's temples and want clear guidance on which regions deserve your limited time.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer glossy coffee table books with pretty photos over actual logistical detail and insider tips.
You're looking for a literary meditation on Japanese culture rather than a straightforward travel planning resource.
You want exhaustive coverage of 20+ cities. This focuses on Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hokkaido.

About this book

Ken Fukuyama and Yuki Fukuyama share practical information for traveling in Japan, including itineraries developed through more than 40 trips. The guide covers operating hours, prices, and transit tips for major destinations: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hokkaido. Additional topics include winter destinations, detailed and updated maps, budgeting strategies, accommodation recommendations, lesser-known locations, local cuisines, and information about events and festivals throughout Japan.

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Currently 4.2★ from 690 reviews

Gaining approximately 17 new reviews per month. Rating has climbed from 4.0 to 4.2. Recent readers are rating it higher.

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