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Recommended Travel Guide Books

	Lonely Planet Japan is the best and most complete travel guide on Japan for independent low budget travelers.
	Gateway to Japan is out of date (1998), but by far the best travel guide with respect to historical and cultural background information.

Japan Sightseeing Guide

Hokkaido
Sapporo
Otaru
Hakodate
Asahikawa
Furano
Abashiri
Noboribetsu
Niseko
Lake Toya
Daisetsuzan
Shiretoko
Rishiri Rebun
Akan

Tohoku
Sendai
Matsushima
Hiraizumi
Akita
Kakunodate
Hachimantai
Aomori
Hirosaki
Lake Towada
Shimokita Hanto
Dewa Sanzan
Yamadera
Zao
Aizu
Bandai
Iwaki

Kanto
Tokyo
Yokohama
Kamakura
Hakone
Kawasaki
Nikko
Kinugawa
Kawagoe
Kusatsu
Ikaho
Minakami
Oze
Narita
Ogasawara

Chubu
Nagoya
Inuyama
Mt.Fuji
Fujigoko
Izu Peninsula
Shizuoka
Hamanako
Nagano
Bessho Onsen
Matsumoto
Kamikochi
Kiso Valley
Hakuba
Yamanouchi
Obuse
Sado Island
Takayama
Okuhida
Shirakawa-go
Gujo
Gero Onsen
Kanazawa
Kaga Onsen
Noto Peninsula

Kansai
Kyoto
Osaka
Nara
Kobe
Himeji
Kinosaki
Mount Koya
Kumano
Asuka
Yoshino
Amanohashidate
Hikone
Koka
Iga Ueno
Ise Shima

Chugoku
Hiroshima
Miyajima
Onomichi
Okayama
Kurashiki
Takahashi
Inujima
Tottori
Daisen
Matsue
Iwami Ginzan
Iwakuni
Yamaguchi
Hagi

Shikoku
Takamatsu
Kotohira
Naoshima
Shodoshima
Matsuyama
Uchiko
Kochi
Tokushima
Naruto
Iya Valley

Kyushu
Fukuoka
Dazaifu
Kitakyushu
Arita
Nagasaki
Shimabara
Huis Ten Bosch
Kumamoto
Mount Aso
Kurokawa
Minamata
Beppu
Yufuin
Mount Kuju
Miyazaki
Takachiho
Kagoshima
Kirishima
Satsuma Hanto
Yakushima

Okinawa
Honto
Kume
Miyako
Yaeyama

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Complete Sightseeing Guide

Japan offers a very wide range of attractions, from historical and cultural treasures to modern and futuristic sights and beautiful forests, mountains and sea coasts.

Temples	A list of Japan's most famous temples.
Shrines	A list of Japan's most famous shrines.
Gardens	A list of Japan's most famous gardens.
Castles	A list of Japan's most famous castles.
Hot Springs	Hot springs can be found all over Japan.
Historic Districts	A list of well preserved historic districts.
Theme Parks	A list of Japan's best amusement parks.
Festivals	Every municipality has at least one.
Fireworks	Popular events during summer.
Open Air Museums	Exhibiting Japan's architectural heritage.
Aquariums	A list of Japan's best aquariums.
National Parks	A list of Japan's national parks.
Cherry Blossoms	During March, April or May in most of Japan.
Autumn Leaves	During October or November in most of Japan.
Flowers	A list of flowers popular in Japan.
Hands-on activities	About hands-on activities that can be enjoyed in Japan.
Winter Sports	Skiing and snowboarding in Japan.
Where to find snow	A list of places with snow during winter.
Under Construction	A list of sights affected by renovation or construction works.

Besides Western style hotels and pensions, a variety of uniquely Japanese style accommodations can be found in Japan, such as ryokan and minshuku.

Accommodation	Overview over the various accommodation types.
Ryokan	Traditional Japanese style inns.
Minshuku	Japanese style bed and breakfasts.
Business Hotels	No-frills Western style hotels found around stations.
Vacation Rentals	Renting an apartment or house on a trip to Japan.
Youth Hostels	Information on Japanese Youth Hostels.

Most of Japan's major cities offer efficient public transportation networks, and are connected with each other by the shinkansen, the Japanese bullet train.

Air:
International Flights	International air travel to Japan.
Narita Airport	Tokyo's international airport.
Kansai Airport	Osaka's international airport.
Domestic Flights	Domestic air travel in Japan.
Discount Air Tickets	How to save on domestic air travel.
Rail:
Railways	Information on Japanese trains.
Shinkansen	The Japanese high speed or bullet train.
Night Trains	About Japanese sleeper trains.
Taking trains	Instructions on how to use trains in Japan.
Timetables	About printed and online train timetables.
Guide to Train Tickets	Introduction to regular and discount rail tickets .
Japan Rail Pass	About the Japan Rail Pass.
Bus:
Highway Bus	Information on long-distance buses.
Bus	How to use local buses.
Other:
Domestic Ferries	Ferry routes between Japan's islands.
Car Rental	About renting a car in Japan.
Highways	About Japan's network of expressways.
Taxi	How to take a Japanese taxi.

The Japanese cuisine is one of Japan's greatest attractions. A great variety of Japanese cuisine and food from around the world can be enjoyed in Japan.

Dishes	Introduction of some of the most popular dishes.
Restaurant Types	Overview over the various restaurant types.
Dining out	How to dine at a Japanese restaurant.
Table manners	Introduction of basic table manners.
Chopsticks	How to use chopsticks properly in Japan.

More general travel information and background information on Japan can be found below. Please visit the question forum if you cannot find an answer to your question(s).

Before you go:
When to travel	When to travel to Japan.
What to bring	About baggage and coin lockers.
Immigration	About different types of visa.
Itineraries	Suggested travel itineraries for Japan.
Trip Reports	Trip reports by other travelers.
Tour Packages	About individual and guided package tours.
Money matters:
Travel Cost	Sample budgets for travelling in Japan.
Budget Travel	How to save money on your travels in Japan.
Banking	Information about banks.
ATMs	Information about international ATMs.
Pratical Information:
Mobile Phones	How to get a mobile phone for your trip.
Internet Access	How to access the internet during your trip.
Postal Services	About post offices and Japanese addresses.
Delivery Services	About luggage delivery services.
Electricity	About voltage and Japanese plugs.
Emergencies	What to do in an emergency.
Shopping:
Shopping Guide	A guide to shopping in Japan.
Shop Directory	A directory of intersting shops in Japan.
100 Yen Shops	About 100 Yen Shops.
Convenience Stores	About Japanese convenience stores.
Department Stores	About Japanese department stores.
Supermarkets	About Japanese supermarkets.
Background Information:
Japan A-Z	Covering most aspects of modern and old Japan.
Arts and Crafts	Introduction to Japan's arts and crafts.
Etiquette	Introduction to the Japanese etiquette.
History	Introduction to Japanese history.
Language	Introduction to the Japanese language.
Entertainment	Introduction to Japan's world of entertainment.
Tradition	Introduction to traditional Japan.

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