Frommer's Japan Day By Day

Map your own adventure.

"Japan Day by Day" is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the Land of the Rising Sun. Packed with 107 detailed full-color maps and more than 700 full-color photos, 83 regional and city itineraries that will help you maximize your time while touring the country's top sights. Tour Tokyo's top museums, explore Osaka's subculture, visit Hiroshima's Peace Park, brave the arctic winds of Hokkaido, or relax on the Okinawan Islands. Our authors, longtime Japan experts, cover all the highlights, from top temples and castles to offbeat destinations like Tokyo's fish market, Jigokudani's snow-monkey hot springs, and Naruto's whirlpools. They have checked out the country's best hotels and restaurants and offer candid reviews to help you find options suited to your tastes and budget. The guide includes coverage of shopping and nightlife in major cities, a chapter on Japan's rich history and culture, information on special-interest tours, and advice on planning a Japanese vacation. Cultural spotlight sections examine aspects of Japanese culture, such as how to drink sake, the history of the samurai, and insights into contemporary Japanese writers. It also includes a color fold-out map.