Japan Travel Guide: Things I Wish I'D Known Before Going to Japan (2026)
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This isn’t just another travel guide; it’s a journey shaped by over 30 years of exploration, experience, and love for Japan. In Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going to Japan , Yuki and Ken Fukuyama share their lifelong passion and insider knowledge gained from over three decades of exploring every corner of the country. This essential guide is the perfect companion for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike. Packed with local insights, practical travel tips, and authentic cultural experiences, this guide will lead you through the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, the serene temples of Kyoto, the vibrant charm of Osaka, and the majestic landscapes of Hokkaido. Wherever your journey takes you, you’ll find everything you need to plan your perfect trip. Inside this comprehensive and fully updated 2026 edition, you’ll discover: • Expertly crafted itineraries – perfected through 40+ revisions for every type of traveler. • Essential travel details – including operating hours, ticket prices, transportation tips, and more. • In-depth guides to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hokkaido , plus hidden gems off the beaten path. • Top winter destinations for snow lovers and seasonal adventurers. • Detailed, up-to-date maps to help you navigate Japan with ease. • Insider budgeting advice to travel smart and save big. • Accommodation recommendations for every budget and style. • Japan’s best-kept secrets – from tranquil villages to unique cultural treasures. • Authentic local cuisine you won’t want to miss. • Major events and festivals happening across Japan. Japan Travel Guide 2026 Edition Review: Really insightful little book! - This book is brillant! The perfect book for planning a trip to Japan it even gives you itinerary ideas for your stay and lots of information about places to visit, food and fun facts. Review: Good summary - Provides a good summary of what to do in Japan and what not to do. How ever some bits were missing like having a.bag to take your rubbish away. But Overall a concisw read
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M**R
Really insightful little book!
This book is brillant! The perfect book for planning a trip to Japan it even gives you itinerary ideas for your stay and lots of information about places to visit, food and fun facts.
P**S
Good summary
Provides a good summary of what to do in Japan and what not to do. How ever some bits were missing like having a.bag to take your rubbish away. But Overall a concisw read
S**K
Great book!
Brought for relative who's planning their travels. They absolutely love the easy to digest information. Only negative is black and white pictures when front is so colourful but still a great book!
F**M
In black and white
Although very informative, not enough maps and all images are in black and white.
T**A
Very Useful guide
Bought as a gift. V well received, helped to organise and plan their trip and they found it v useful
M**A
Good
Gift for my friemd was very happy
A**R
Poor Quality
Poor quality for the price. The cover is nice. The content is poorly presented.
A**R
Shouldn’t be sold as 2026 edition
The book has a lot of useful tips however the 2026 edition includes information from 2018 and 2019, multiple places recommended in the book are closed, also prices for attractions shown incorrectly (lower prices than they actually are). In addition, the print of the book is black and white, all the photos and transport maps are not as useful as printed in colour. Overall a good book but outdated, was great to learn about some of the sights but the informations should be checked, it shouldn’t be sold as 2026 edition.
A**E
Perfect
Very useful information, of course some of it was outdated, but the general information was still correct and helped me during my trip to Japan. Thank you!
T**Y
Scam, do not buy it
This book is a scam. Zero value add. No details provided. Simple random copy paste things you can get anywhere on the internet printed in the book format with ugly pictures from black and white printer. No useful information whatsoever. Do not waste your money. I have requested the refund.
L**Y
Boas ideias
Bom guia para conhecer um pouco o Japão antes de ir. O livro é todo a preto e branco e a qualidade de impressão é baixa. Os preços e horários podem ficar rapidamente desatualizados mas é um bom começo para preparar a viagem.
0**0
Beautiful japanese
Beautiful live japanese books.
R**B
Uitstekend
Gekocht voor mijn schoonvader, hij was er blij mee.
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