Tokyo Insight City Guide (Insight City Guides) - Softcover

Insight Guides

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812820345 ISBN 13: 9789812820341

Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

From traditional Asakusa to throbbing Roppongi, and from trendy Shibuya to old world Yanaka, it's all here in this Insight City Guide to Tokyo. This brand new edition features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography and detailed street atlases. Expert local writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read, serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb, visual souvenir of your visit. Tokyo's top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip and a 'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Tokyo has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there. Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best architecture, best walks, best family activities plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, shopping and other activities to ensure you make the most of your time in Tokyo. The guide also features a useful A-Z of other practical information, detailing useful contact numbers to ensure your trip goes smoothly. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the city region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. An additional metro map enables instant orientation and easy navigation around Tokyo. This guide also features dedicated sections that explore Tokyo's history and include interesting features on everything from architecture and festivals to traditional cuisine and fashion. A separate, pull-out restaurant guide identifies the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review, all cross-referred to a full-colour map. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

About this title

Synopsis

Insight City Guides just got even better! With more detailed coverage spanning over 350 pages and over double the number of photos, this guide provides a highly visual introduction to Tokyo. Two street atlases provide extra clarity and easy orientation; one indexed atlas locates hotels and restaurants, and a second plots principal sites and attractions. The back cover features a plan of the Tokyo Metro system to help you navigate around public transport with ease. The Best Of section illustrates everything you can't afford to miss, including lesser-known sights, best temples, best walks, best family activities, plus money-saving hints. The main Places section covers everywhere from the Imperial Palace and Surroundings, to the Sumida River, Ryogoku and East Tokyo. A fascinating Features section explores Festival and Street Performances, The Art of Landscaping and The Sport of Sumo. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. A new illustrated section covers all the top shopping areas, department stores and markets.

From the best places to grab a bargain to designer stores, this section will give you all the insider information for your ultimate shopping experience. A comprehensive Travel Tips section provides all the information you'll need for a hassle free holiday, covering accommodation, transport, currency, language and more. Enjoy your city break in style with Insight Guides.

Edition details

• Publisher: APA Publications Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812820345
• ISBN 13: 9789812820341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256