Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the rising sun.Rob Goss is an award-winning Japan travel writer who has lived in the country for years. From fast-paced Tokyo to the serene temples and gardens of Kyoto to the booming winter resort of Niseko, Goss shows visitors where to experience the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and ...

The only guide you'll need for getting around Kyoto & Nara. Everything you need is in this one convenient package—including a large pull-out map!This brand new Japan travel guide by award-winning author Rob Goss, a longtime Japan resident, is designed for people with limited time. It covers not only the unique UNESCO World Heritage sites but also bustling Nishiki-koji street market and many smaller shrines and temples where enchanting moss and tree gardens lie hidd...

Take a colorful tour of Japan's capital with this alternative Japan travel guide that explores Tokyo's distinctive architecture, fashion, food, and so much more.Tokyo - Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's Edo-era roots, its thirst to modernize while retaining its traditions, its amazing culinary heritage, and the impact of its creative youth population.From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, award-winning travel...

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as ryokans.It presents the finest ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto and Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido and Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu.In this Japan travel guide you will find:The 40 best Japanese ryokan and onsen...

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 wher...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo.Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from chowing down sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Sens?-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis.Build a trip to remember with Lo...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Kyoto.Discover Kyoto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from exploring the sprawling temple grounds of Ninna-ji during cherry-blossom season, to delving into the world of comics at the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and digging into lunch at Yoshikawa for a plate of the best...

This book relates eight people's experience of life after the death of a spouse. It was written by a group of men and women that first met in 2007 and, bonded by grief, still meet to this day. Each person's account is unique and personal. The purpose of this book is to share knowledge with, and lend encouragement to, anyone who has lost a spouse. Readers may find support and healing in these stories from people who understand.

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes–with maps–so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Travel through Nichinan-Kaigan Quasi-Nat...

Tea Medicine is an exploration of health and healing through shared Tea sessions. In this seminal work, we come calling like students at the master’s door. And Tea responds. The aim of this book was to recreate what it’s like to be a Tea apprentice, as far as the written word can capture. In each session, the reader arrives to share some Tea and another lesson.