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Blending old, new, East, West, ancient Asian and modern traditions, the exquisite island nation of Japan is showcased inNational Geographic Traveler: Japan, 3rd Edition.The guide describes the best ways to tackle Tokyo and other must-see sites such as Mount Fuji, Hokkaido and its national parks, imperial Kyoto, historic Nagasaki, and dozens of other famous and less-known places. Detailed artwork includes Nara's Horyu-ji Temple.

How to use this guide	p. 6
About the author	p. 8
The regions	p. 59
Travelwise	p. 349
History & culture	p. 9
Japan today	p. 10
History of Japan	p. 28
The arts	p. 42
Tokyo	p. 59
Introduction & map	p. 60
Central Tokyo	p. 62
Feature: Modern architecture	p. 66
Ginza-Hibiya-Yurakucho	p. 68
Tsukudajima	p. 71
Feature: The water trade-Japan after dark	p. 74
Roppongi-Shiba-koen Park	p. 76
Aoyama-Harajuku-Shibuya	p. 78
Two walks through Shibuya-ku	p. 80
Shinjuku & Ikebukuro	p. 86
Ueno	p. 90
A walking tour of Ueno-Nezu-Yanaka	p. 96
Akihabara	p. 98
Feature: Low City, high times	p. 100
Asakusa	p. 102
Excursions from Tokyo	p. 107
Introduction & map	p. 108
Fuji-Hakone-Izu	p. 121
Feature: Climbing Fuji-san	p. 124
Hokkaido	p. 129
Introduction & map	p. 130
A walk in Hakodate	p. 140
Northern Honshu (Tohoku)	p. 151
Introduction & map	p. 152
Central Honshu	p. 171
Introduction & map	p. 172
Kansai	p. 197
Introduction & map	p. 198
Kyoto	p. 200
Introduction & map	p. 200
Feature: Geisha	p. 206
Higashiyama walk	p. 216
Feature: Japanese gardens	p. 220
Feature: Buddhism	p. 226
Feature: Shinto	p. 244
Western Honshu (Chugoku)	p. 261
Introduction & map	p. 262
San-In coast	p. 264
A hike through Hagi	p. 266
Tsuwano walk	p. 268
Feature: Obake-ghosts & demons	p. 270
San-yo	p. 277
Shikoku & the Seto-naikai	p. 291
Introduction & map	p. 292
Shikoku	p. 294
The Seto-naikai	p. 312
Kyushu	p. 315
Introduction & map	p. 316
Okinawa & the Ryukyu-shoto	p. 341
Introduction & map	p. 342
Travelwise	p. 349
Planning your trip	p. 350
How to get to Japan	p. 351
Getting around	p. 351
Practical advice	p. 354
Emergencies	p. 356
Language guide	p. 357
Hotels & restaurants by region	p. 358
Shopping	p. 380
Entertainment & festivals	p. 384
Index	p. 389
Credits	p. 398
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National Geographic Traveler: Japan (3rd Edition)

National Geographic Traveler: Japan (3rd Edition)

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