Description

Japan By Rail

The real secret to travelling around Japan on a budget is the Japan Rail Pass. This comprehensive guide is designed to be used in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan. The book includes recommended rail routes – with maps – plus where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, and what to see in 30 top tourist towns.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical information – planning your trip; when to go; suggested itineraries; what to take; festivals and events
• City guides and maps – where to stay, where to eat, what to see; historical and cultural background
• Kilometre-by-kilometre route guides – covering train journeys from the coast into the mountains, from temple retreat to sprawling metropolis and from sulphurous volcano to windswept desert; 33 route maps
• Japanese phrases, customs and etiquette
• Extended highlights – extra colour sections make this edition even more user-friendly and attractive