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Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get a panoramic view of Kyoto at Ginkaku-ji, catch a glimpse of geishas in the Gion district, or amble through the streets of Amerika-Mura; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Kyoto & Osaka and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka:

• Full-colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Free, convenient pull-out Kyoto map (included in print version), plus more than 10 colour neighbourhood maps
• User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time
• Covers Downtown Kyoto, Central Kyoto, Southern Higashiyama, Arashiyama & Sagano, Kita, Minami and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka , a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Kyoto's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Kyoto guide.
• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Japan guide for a comprehensive look at all the Japan has to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!

Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, there has never been a better time to visit. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide.

Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book:

• Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more

• Budget shopping - 100 yen ($1) shops, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons

• Color maps for budget travelers, making it super easy to get around

• Highlights and itineraries based on discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday

• Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots

• Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots

• Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support

• Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels, campsites and more

• Guides to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Kansai, Kanto, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby

This book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!

Reviews

"In Super Cheap Japan the author fulfils his mission to keep Japan both affordable and authentically enjoyable for tourists. There is a good balance between an overview of the usual tourist spots and quirkier recommendations that allows travellers to maximise their enjoyment of a singular country while minimising their budget." - Japan Visitor

"Lots of great tips and tricks for saving money on your Japan visit! The book covers many areas in great detail, and it is certainly a very useful book for anybody planning a trip to Japan" - Abby Denson, author of the bestselling Cool Japan Guide

"Want to travel to Japan but on a budget? Then check out Super Cheap Japan for great money saving ideas" - Doki Doki

"A must have book if you are traveling to Japan, it has all the essential information that you might need" - Hector Garciao, author of the bestselling A Geek in Japan

Hey there! Congrats on finding the ultimate guide to Japan!

Why You Need 101 Coolest Things to Do in Japan

• the most delicious things to eat and drink, whether that happens to be slurping on an authentic bowl of Japanese ramen or trying sake at a distillery
• the most happening festivals, from a traditional dance festival through to the bright colours of Tokyo Pride
• jaw dropping historical and cultural sights you won’t want to miss, from the many ancient temples in Kyoto, through to world class museums that will give you the inside track on Japanese arts and culture
• outdoor adventures you won’t forget in a hurry, whether you fancy a skiing adventure up in the mountains, or you fancy a game of beach volleyball in Tokyo
• where to shop for authentic souvenirs so that you can remember your trip to Japan forever
• the best places to catch a show, some live music, and make local friends
• and so much more awesomeness besides!

A fascinating mix of time-honoured tradition and the ultra-modern, Japan offers visitors a limitless supply of unique experiences; whether you’re exploring Kyoto’s ancient temples, belting out karaoke in neon-lit Shinjuku or trekking through the wilderness of Hokkaido. If this is your first time in this beautiful country, you should plan your trip in detail. If not, you most certainly will miss out on some of the best places to be and things to see. This book will help you to make the most out of your time in Japan. You will get to know the most fascinating things to do and see in Osaka, Hokkaido, Tokyo and Shinjuku to name a few of the most beautiful locations to be at.

Here Is A Preview Of The Tips You Will Get In The Book...

• Culture of Japan
• Climbing Mount Fuji
• The Best Street Food
• The Beauty of Tokyo
• The Temples of Nara
• Much, much more!

• d design travel OSAKA

d design travel is a travel guide series that introduces readers to specific regions in Japan with the perspective of long-lasting design. The editorial team spends two months living and traveling in the region covered to find places that are unique to it. The guides are written honestly and feature only places and things the editorial team finds moving.

This volume features cafes and restaurants offering local food, shops that handle traditional handiworks, and people who bring a unique view of Osaka, including:

• Renowned architect Tadao Ando
• Graphical analysis of Osaka
• Local radio station FM802
• and a lot more