Lonely Planet Japan

By: Selena Takigawa Hoy, Rob Goss, Ray Bartlett, Felicity Hughes, Jessica Korteman, Craig McLachlan, Winnie Tan, Rebecca Milner, Phillip Tang, Wendy Yanagihara

Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2026-07

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Japan.

Discover Japan's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hitting the slopes of Niseko, Asia's top ski and snowboarding destination; to taking in Kyoto's Gion district while looking out for geisha shuffling the lantern-lit streets; and travelling the long and winding road to Nyuto Onsen, one of Japan's most rustic hot-spring experiences.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Japan travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Japan effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Tokyo
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Senso-ji, to Mt Fuji, and Tosho-gu
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Japanese culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Tokyo, Mt Fuji & Around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Japan.