Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima

by Jonathan DeHart

Overview

From serene Buddhist temples to the world's busiest intersection, experience the cosmopolitan culture, deeply embedded history, and legendary cuisine of Japan's top cities. Inside Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima that can be combined into a longer trip
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Stroll Kyoto's Philosopher's Path, learn about Hiroshima's history at the Peace Park, and marvel at the towering bronze Buddha in Nara's Toda-ji temple. Get a taste of Tokyo's epic nightlife, stay in a traditional ryokan, or soak up views of Mount Fuji
• The best local flavors: Indulge in a beautiful, multi-course kaiseiki, and feast on fresh sushi or savory ramen. Make your way through the largest fish market in Toyko, sample sake, and get acquainted with Japanese whiskeys at a tasting room
• Ideas for side trips from each city, including Yokohama, Nara, and Kobe
• Expert insight from American expat and longtime Tokyo local Jonathan DeHart
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on the landscape, history, and conduct and cultural customs of each city
• Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Japan
• Handy tools such as visa information, train travel tips, a Japanese phrasebook, and recommendations for seniors, LGBTQ+ travelers, travelers of color, families with children, and more

Experience the best of these three cities at your own pace with Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640495098
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	09/21/2021
Series:	Travel Guide
Pages:	488
Sales rank:	309,983
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jonathan DeHart is a Tokyo-based journalist and editor who first came to Japan at the impressionable age of 21 to study the language. He writes primarily about culture and social trends in Asia. With more than 500 published articles, his work has been selected for various "best of" lists by The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, Foreign Policy and Real Clear World. He previously worked for both print and online media in Shanghai.

Table of Contents

Discover Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima 6

10 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Time 20

Choosing Your Side Trips and Day Trips 24

The Best of Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima 28

The Art of the Japanese Garden 31

Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima Off the Beaten Path 33

Tasting Your Way Through Japan 34

Hanami and Koyo in Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima 37

Tokyo 40

Itinerary Ideas 48

Sights 52

Entertainment and Events 85

Sports and Recreation 92

Shopping 99

Food 108

Bars and Nightlife 123

Accommodations 133

Information and Services 138

Getting There 140

Getting Around 144

Between Tokyo and Kyoto 147

Itinerary Ideas 152

Yokohama 156

Kamakura 169

Hakone 180

Mount Fuji 190

Fuji Five Lakes 196

Kyoto 203

Itinerary Ideas 213

Sights 217

Entertainment and Events 242

Sports and Recreation 244

Shopping 247

Food 251

Bars and Nightlife 262

Accommodations 265

Information and Services 271

Transportation 272

Kansai 276

Itinerary Ideas 280

Osaka 285

Nara 307

Kobe 315

Himeji 325

Between Kansai and Hiroshima 328

Itinerary Ideas 333

Okayama 338

Kurashiki 342

The Art Islands 346

Onomichi 356

Shimanami Kaido 361

Hiroshima and Miyajima 371

Itinerary Ideas 375

Hiroshima 378

Miyajima 393

Iwakuni 398

Background 402

The Landscape 402

Plants and Animals 405

History 407

Government and Economy 415

People and Culture 418

Essentials 430

Transportation 430

Visas and Officialdom 438

Festivals and Events 439

Recreation 440

Food and Drink 443

Accommodations 447

Conduct and Customs 449

Health and Safety 451

Practical Details 452

Traveler Advice 457

Resources 460

Glossary 460

Japanese Phrasebook 461

Suggested Reading 467

Internet Resources and Apps 469

Index 471

List of Maps 480