Lonely Planet Japan  2000

From Asahi to Zen

Venture beyond Tokyo, the capital of cute and cool, and explore! Jump on a shikansen and visit the 'Tibet of Japan' in Iya-dani or the hip Earth Celebration festival on Sado-ga-shima. The options and shinkansen routes are endless. 

• updated by an experienced team of Japan-based authors 
• special sections covering everything from kabuki to hot springs
• huge range of affordable accommodation, shopping and eating options 
• discover Japan for yourself with our easy-to-follow language chapter 
• 170 detailed maps