Travel to Japan

Gateway to Japan (Kodansha Guide)

Format: Paperback
Author: June Kinoshita
ReleaseDate: 10 June, 1998
Publisher: Kodansha International
Rating:

Lots of information, though I haven't utilized it yet
I was looking for maps of places to visit and what I got was not only some detailed maps for different places to visit, but I also got descriptions of many of the places, tips on taking a trip to Japan (never would have known that many places charge you a service charge for using a credit card and most transactions should be made with cash) and plenty of cultural notes. I purchased this book in anticipation of a trip to Japan (haven't gone yet, next year). You also get detailed train maps; essential if you plan on using Japan's most important form of mass transit.

If you are looking to take a trip to Japan and aren't planning on using a travel plan designed by a travel agent, this is definitely a very nice book to help you plan your adventure.

Just one guide book needed!
I trust it completely. This was fantastic! If you were to see and do exactly what was suggested you would be all set! We absolutely loved this book! You would be just fine if you only had this one book. A+ for sure.

Essential for traveling in Japan
The cultural and historical sections are not only informative but also pithy and interesting to read. This book is weighty but great! It has all kinds of information that is pertinent and useful for all travelers to Japan. The descriptions of all the sights are excellent and the maps are helpful. You can get more detailed maps at your destination but the maps in the book give you an overall picture of the areas. The only negative is that some of the restaurant and hotel info is outdated. .

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