Lonely Planet Pocket Guide - Tokyo
Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tokyo.
Imagine a place where neon streetscapes give way to sacred green spaces and late-night karaoke singers share the stage with belly-slapping sumo wrestlers. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travelers and locals who have dined at Tsukiji Market, hopped on a river cruise in Nihombashi, and swooned at the cherry blossoms at Ueno. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's PocketTokyo travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:
- Easy-to-use design so you can navigate Tokyo effortlessly
- Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
- Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Tokyo
- Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Tokyo Station, to Imperial Palace and Yebisu Garden Place
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Covers: Marunouchi & Nihombashi; Ginza & Tsukiji; Roppongi & Around; Shibuya & Ebisu; Harajuku & Aoyama; Shinjuku & West Tokyo; Akihabara, Kōrakuen & Kagurazaka; Ueno & Yanesen; Asakusa & Sumida River plus day trips to Ghibli Museum in Mitaka
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighborhood by neighborhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo.
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