Japan

Lonely Planet Country Guide

By Chris Rowthorn

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Format: Paperback, 868 pages, 10th Revised edition Edition Other Information: 176 maps Published In: Australia, 01 October 2007 Other Editions: Paperback, USA $47.47 View Quantity Available: 2 24 hour shipping A special new chapter on skiing in Japan covers costs, what to bring, what to expect, and where to go; specific and expanded information on ski resorts throughout the guide (the most in-depth information on the market). It provides expanded coverage of Okinawa and Southwest islands - the little-known tropical side of Japan; including dive spots and beaches not covered by the competition. It includes new colour highlights of Japan, chosen by travellers, Lonely Planet staff, and authors. Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications ISBN: 174104667X EAN: 9781741046670 Dimensions: 19.0 x 128.0 x 3.0 centimeters

I recently ordered this book from Fishpond, after getting it out from a local library.

As usual, Lonely Planet does a good job at covering Japan as a whole and giving brief insights into what we can do, or should go and see in the many locations of Japan.

In terms of usefulness, if your planning a trip to view Japan then this book is a good starting point. The book highlights what they view to be must see's or do's in each city. Definately a handy book if you have no knowledge at all about what Japan has to offer. Again, with any Lonely Planet book, they cover all bases in terms of essentials of travelling, accommodation, great eating spots, must see's and suggestions for those looking to travel the road less travelled.

However, if your expecting an in depth look into each town then this book may not be as useful as one hopes. In saying that, that is to be expected from such a book (that does an overview of the whole country) but for those first timers to Japan (like me) it's provided a whole heap of information that has certainly aided me in planning my trip to Japan.