Berlitz Pocket Guide Japan (Travel Guide eBook)

Book excerpt: Japan is a compelling and unique country, set across an archipelago of islands as notable for their distinctive cities as their immensely diverse landscapes. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Berlitz Pocket Guide Japan, a concise, full-colour guide to this captivating country that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Japan has to offer. Inside Berlitz Pocket Guide Japan: Where To Go details all the key sights in the country, from the dazzling architecture of Tokyo to Japan's first imperial capital of Nara and the breathtaking natural splendour of Mount Fuji. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the castle of Himeji and the temple-rich city of Kyoto. Perfect Tour provides an itinerary for the ideal journey around Japan. What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from shopping and sports to onsen (hot springs) and Japanese festivals. Essential information on Japan's culture, including a brief history of the country. Eating Out covers the country's best cuisine. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.