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Frommer’s Japan (12th Edition) presents a structured travel guide covering major regions and practical planning topics. The guide includes sections for Japan today, historical and cultural context, traditional arts, etiquette, language notes, event calendars, and seasonal guidance. It offers suggested itineraries, region-by-region recommendations for Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, Western Honshu, Osaka and Kobe, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa, plus tips on where to stay, eat, and shop. A ratings system ranks hotels, restaurants, and attractions for quality and value, alongside an important disclaimer about changes after publication.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages1033

Reading Time26 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Japan Today

The History of Japan

Traditional Arts

Etiquette

The Japanese Language

Eating & Drinking in Japan

Tips on Accommodations

When to Go

Calendar of Events

Suggested Japan Itineraries

For First-Timers: Japan in 1 Week

Japan in 2 Weeks

Honshu World Heritage Tour

Japan for Families

Northern Japan Road Trip

5-Day Shikoku Modern Art Tour

Tokyo

The Best Tokyo Experiences

Essentials

Fast Facts: Tokyo

Exploring Tokyo

City Strolls

Where to Stay in Tokyo

Where to Eat in Tokyo

Tokyo Shopping

The Performing Arts

Tokyo Nightlife

Side Trips from Tokyo

Kamakura, Ancient Capital

Nikko

Mount Fuji

Hakone

Yokohama

The Japan Alps

Matsumoto

Shirakawa-go & Ogi machi

Hida Takayama

Kyoto & Nara

Favorite Kyoto Experiences

Essentials

Getting Around

Fast Facts: Kyoto

Exploring Kyoto

Where to Stay in Kyoto

Where to Eat in Kyoto

Kyoto Shopping

Western Honshu

Nagoya

Ise-Shima National Park

Kanazawa

Temples of Koyasan

Hiking the Kumano Kodo

Himeji

Kurashiki

Matsue

Yunotsu Onsen

Hiroshima

Osaka & Kobe

Favorite Osaka Experiences

Essentials

Exploring Osaka

Where to Stay in Osaka

Where to Eat in Osaka

Osaka Shopping

Entertainment & Nightlife

Side Trip to Kobe

Shikoku

Takamatsu

The Art Islands

Side Trip to Kamikatsu

Matsuyama & Dogo Spa

Kochi

Kyushu

Fukuoka

Nagasaki

Unzen Spa

Kagoshima

Yakushima

Beppu

Okinawa

The Best Okinawa Experiences

[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Frommer’s Japan, 12th Edition Published by: FrommerMedia LLC Copyright © 2025 by FrommerMedia LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored ina retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to [customer_service@FrommerMedia.com](customer_service@FrommerMedia.com). Frommer’s is a registered trademark of Arthur Frommer. FrommerMedia LLC is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. ISBN 978-1-62887-653-6 (paper), 978-1-62887-654-3 (ebk) Editorial Director: Pauline Frommer Editor: Holly Hughes Production Editor: Heather Wilcox Compositor: Lissa Auciello-Brogan Cartographer: Andy Dolan Photo Editor: Alyssa Mattei Indexer: Kelly Henthorne Cover Designer: Dave Riedy Front cover photo: Woman wearing a kimono at Tsumago-juku in Nagano, Japan © Guitar photographer / [Shutterstock.com](Shutterstock.com) Back cover photo: Billboards in Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho district in Tokyo. The area is a nightlife district known as Sleepless Town © [Luciano Mortula-LGM / Shutterstock.com](Luciano Mortula-LGM / Shutterstock.com) For information on our other products or services, [see www.frommers.com](see www.frommers.com). FrommerMedia LLC also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic formats. Manufactured in Malaysia 5 4 3 2 1 HOW TO CONTACT US In researching this book, we discovered many wonderful places—hotels, restaurants, shops, and more. We’re sure you’ ll Ānd others. Please tell us about them, so we can share the information with your fellow travelers in upcoming editions. If you were disappointed with a recommendation, we’d love to know that, too. Please write to: [Support@FrommerMedia.com](Support@FrommerMedia.com) FROMMER 'S RATINGS SYSTEM Every hotel, restaurant and attraction listed in this guide has been ranked for quality and value. Here 's what the hearts mean: Recommended Highly Recommended A must! Don 't miss! AN IMPORTANT NOTE The world is a dynamic place. Hotels change ownership, restaurants hike their prices, museums alter their opening hours, and buses and trains change their routings. And all of this can occur in the several months after our authors have visited, inspected, and written about these hotels, restaurants, museums, and transportation services. Though we have made valiant efforts to keep all our information fresh and up-to-date, some few changes can inevitably occur in the periods before a revised edition of this guidebook is published. So please bear with us if a tiny number of the details in this book have changed. Please also note that we have no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracy or errors or omissions, or for inconvenience, loss, damage, or expenses suffered by anyone as a result of assertions in this guide. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) LIST OF MAPS 1 THE BEST OF JAPAN 2 JAPAN IN CONTEXT Japan Today The History of Japan Traditional Arts Etiquette The Japanese Language Eating & Drinking in Japan Tips on Accommodations When to Go Calendar of Events 3 SUGGESTED JAPAN ITINERARIES The Regions in Brief Suggested Itineraries For First-Timers: Japan in 1 Week Japan in 2 Weeks Honshu World Heritage Tour Japan for Families Northern Japan Road Trip 5-Day Shikoku Modern Art Tour 4 TOKYO The Best Tokyo Experiences Essentials Fast Facts: Tokyo Exploring Tokyo City Strolls Walking Tour 1 : Searching for Old Edo, a Walking Tour of Asakusa Walking Tour 2: Pop-Culture Tokyo, a Stroll Through Akihabara & Ueno Organized Tour

FAQs

What does Frommer’s Japan include besides regional recommendations?

It includes Japan Today context like history, traditional arts, etiquette, and language guidance, plus tips on accommodations and timing with a calendar of events. It also provides suggested itineraries for different trip lengths and interests.

How is the guide’s hotel, restaurant, and attraction information evaluated?

Frommer’s uses a ratings system ranking each listed hotel, restaurant, and attraction for quality and value, using a set of recommendation levels.

Why might details in the guide change after publication?

The guide notes that the world is dynamic—ownership changes, prices rise, museum hours shift, and transport routes can be updated after the authors visit. A disclaimer explains the potential for inaccuracies and limits liability.

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