Frommer′s® Japan (Frommer′s Complete Guides) - Softcover

Reiber, Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764565540 ISBN 13: 9780764565540

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

You′ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer′s. It′s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go––they′ve done the legwork for you, and they′re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer′s Travel Guide is up–to–date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You′d be lost without us!

Japan can be a bewildering destination, but Frommer′s helps you travel like a pro, with practical tips on getting around, communicating, conducting business, and navigating the local etiquette and customs. We′ve included precise directions to every establishment, and dozens of accurate maps. You′ll also rely on our handy appendix of useful phrases and our Japanese character key, which allows you to easily recognize establishment names when you see signs on the street.

In case you′re worried about Japan′s high prices, Frommer′s brings you dozens of listings for affordable accommodations and restaurants. Look for candid reviews of the best accommodations, from plush, high–tech business hotels to moderately priced bargains and authentic ryokan.

Meticulously researched, Frommer′s Japan is the only guide you′ll need to experience the best of this exotic land. With Frommer′s in hand, you′ll see it all, from the swirl of Tokyo′s nightlife to the traditional Japanese flavor of Kyoto. Whether you want to visit majestic shrines and temples or explore the serene landscapes of the Japan Alps, it′s all here in one insightful, user–friendly guide.

About this title

Synopsis:

The grand opening of Tokyo DisneySea was held in September 2001, with its backdrop the waters of Tokyo Bay. It is the first Disney Park in the world to focus on the myths and legends of the sea. (It is adjacent to the first Disney Park built in Japan, Tokyo Disneyland.) Also opening in 2001 was Universal Studios Japan, which is located in Osaka, the largest city in western Japan. In 2002, Japan will co-host with Korea the first finals in Soccer World Cup history ever held in Asia. What is billed as the "world's biggest sporting event" is expected to draw nearly a half a million spectators to Japan. The John Lennon Museum opened on October 9, 2000, in Saitama, commemorating "John's life through Yoko's eyes," with photographs, personal memorabilia, and the like. The Osaka Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium and is home to two whale sharks, the world's largest fish, which swim about in the aquarium's huge 9-meter-deep tank. In 2000, Osaka Bay welcomed the Osaka Maritime Museum. The museum's centerpiece is a huge bubble-like dome set in the midst of a marine lake. The tubular steel lattice structure is designed to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis, for which the bay is at risk.

Some 400,000 people climb Japan's tallest and most famous mountain, Mount Fuji, annually. This travel guide contains all these attractions and more.

From the Back Cover:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

• Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
• Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
• The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764565540
• ISBN 13: 9780764565540
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 672