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Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima Moon Guide

From serene Buddhist temples to the world’s busiest intersection, experience the cosmopolitan culture, deeply embedded history, and legendary cuisine of Japan’s top cities. Inside the Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima Moon guide you’ll find:

• Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima that can be combined into a longer trip
• Strategic advice for foodies, history buffs, spiritual seekers, and more
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Stroll Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path, learn about Hiroshima’s history at the Peace Park, and marvel at the towering bronze Buddha in Nara’s Toda-ji temple. Get a taste of Tokyo’s epic nightlife, stay in a traditional ryokan, soak up views of Mount Fuji (or try to hike it yourself!)
• The best local flavors: Indulge in a beautiful, multi-course kaiseiki, and feast on fresh sushi or savory ramen. Make your way through the largest fish market in Toyko, sample sake, and get acquainted with Japanese whiskeys at a tasting room
• Ideas for side trips from each city, including Yokohama, Nara, Osaka, and Kobe
• Expert insight from American expat and longtime Tokyo local Jonathan DeHart
• Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on the landscape, history, and conduct and cultural customs of each city