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DK Japan by DK Travel

DK Japan

Must-see Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa, &

DK Travel, DK Eyewitness Travel

DK · Print & ebook · October 7, 2025

Your essential Japan travel guide, from the experts at DK Travel Ancient temples, futuristic cities, cherry blossom trees: Japan makes for an unforgettable trip.

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Who it’s for
Travelers planning a trip to Japan
Themes
travel guide, Japanese culture, itineraries
Pacing
Steady

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Your essential Japan travel guide, from the experts at DK Travel Ancient temples, futuristic cities, cherry blossom trees: Japan makes for an unforgettable trip. If you want to see the very best of Japan (plus a few surprises), DK’s Japan travel guide is the one for you. Every page is designed to inspire you and make planning easy, with travel ideas, easy-to-follow itineraries, and detailed area-by-area chapters so you can experience Japan your way, whatever you’re into.

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Inside this updated Japan guide book, you’ll find: - our expert picks of Japan's must-see sights and top experiences - photography and illustrations that put you inside the country’s hot spots - clear, dependable maps and easy-to-follow tours - inspiring itineraries to match your time, interests, and pace - cultural insights that bring Japan's history and traditions to life - tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and stay - detailed area-by-area chapters, covering all parts of Japan - practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe Spending more time in Tokyo? Try DK Tokyo travel guide or Top 10 Tokyo.

Who it’s for

  • Travelers planning a trip to Japan
  • Readers seeking detailed cultural and historical insights

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Japan Travel100%
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Publisher categories

  • Japan Travel
  • Museums & Cultural Tours
  • Where to Eat
Authors
DK Travel, DK Eyewitness Travel
Publisher
DK
Published
October 7, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
travel guide · Japanese culture · itineraries
Reading lane
Japan Travel