Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Tokyo. Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from wandering the maze-like streets of Shimo-Kitazawa for atmospheric cafes and artistic hideaways; to watching belly-slapping sumo wrestlers at Ryogoku Kokugikan in January, May and September; and eating your fill of yakitori fresh off the grill at Omoide Yokocho. Build...
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Okinawa & the Southwest Islands.Discover Okinawa & the Southwest Islands's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from heading to Kame Kame, an old-school neighbourhood noodle shop, for a bowl of hearty ramen; to pausing for a moment of reflection in Okinawa Peace Memorial Park; and learning about the island's role in the birth of Kara...
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Japan. Discover Japan's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hitting the slopes of Niseko, Asia's top ski and snowboarding destination; to taking in Kyoto's Gion district while looking out for geisha shuffling the lantern-lit streets; and travelling the long and winding road to Nyuto Onsen, one of Japan's most rustic hot-spring...
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 tempura in the city.Build a trip to remember with Lon...