DK Eyewitness Japan (Travel Guide)

The media could not be loaded.  Whenever traveling definitely helpful to have sn ew book to give you your top destination choices and tips. Also Japan is amazing

I've always been a fan of DK books, and have recently become very interested in their travels guides. The cover design really grabs your attention, the layout throughout maintains a very clean and organized aesthetic while presenting gorgeous photos and illustrations. Content-wise, this little package hits all the main points, opens with one page sections that highlight the culture, people and geography of the land and then segues into a brief history and then each region in detail. It serves as a great guide and reference for your travels and then a keep-sake of your experience. What I really enjoy about these DK travel guides are the cool illustrations of famous buildings, castles grounds, temples etc. They give it a hand drawn appearance that feels like the maps of yesteryear. Very pleased with this guide and would highly recommend it!

Good, but not as good as my other DK Guides.

This guide was real helpful and came with maps and detailed description of all the beautiful places to visit while in Japan.

My son and a couple of his friends are just fascinated by Japan. I got this because my son talks about it and I realized I know very little about the geography past Tokyo, and Fukushima. The book really got me up to speed. It's full of pictures, and maps, and color codes the regions of Japan so it's easy to tell when you are reading through the book about what region you'd be in. I found that really helped me in my ignorance of Japan's island names.Well, my son saw me reading the book, and he requested to read it after me, so now it is being enjoyed a 2nd time.I think it would be great for anyone traveling to Japan, but it's a good resource just to learn about the country too.One of the things I like to do is use Google Earth and place websites to check out some of the places and travel 'virtually.'It is packed full of full color pictures, and includes cultural tips as well as just descriptions. It's thin enough to fit in a purse, but it's thick enough with pictures, maps, and content to satisfy.

This is one of the best travel guides I have ever used or seen. From the design and layout of the book to the background information (both culturally and logistically), to the seemingly endless number of suggested trips - and options - this is the perfect resource for anyone planning a trip to Japan - whether you’re ready to book tomorrow, or you’re still setting up the dream trip in your mind.The first part of the book is all about exploration, with a list of the top spots and most popular things to do, as well as a “getting to know Japan” section. Following these basics are suggested itineraries for Trips of any length - from a couple weeks down to a few days. Next (and in my opinion, the best part) comes ideas and suggestions based on travel preferences, whether it’s family travel, winter time travel, or trips for pretty much any interest- architecture, nature, food, bargain travel, traditional crafts, nightlife, sports, wine, and more.There is a large section on Tokyo, of course, which is broken down by regions of the city, and covers everything you could ever want to do in this amazing capital. Of course Japan is much more than just Tokyo, so the next section covers eight of the most popular cities, with a lot of information and detail on what to do and see in each. Finally, it includes a short section on what you need to know before you go, about getting around, and other general practical information, as well as an index to make it easier to find things.This book is invaluable for anyone planning a trip or going to Japan, and will definitely become a treasure.

I love DK Travel Books for planning/dreaming at home. I never take them with me because they seem to be better for planning than nuts & bolts when traveling. These are also excellent arm-chair travel books. All the beautiful color photos & diagrams focus the planning of a trip. We often travel with my elderly mother. I always buy her a DK travel guide so she can anticipate our travel. We both now have a library of DK books from our past trips.The book is beautiful & full of useful information, maps & photos. All the maps & photos are in full color. There is lots of information on the usual things like where to eat, museums, etc. etc. but where these guides really excel is in explaining the history of what you will be seeing in easy to see & understand diagrams, photos & writing. These guides are like small encyclopedias.Even if you are not planning a trip, these books are fun to read.

I received this copy of DK Eyewitness Japan specifically to write a review. That said, I try to be honest and open in all my reviews.(Please see the enclosed pictures.)This is a great book for a large variety of purposes. Are you a student doing a report on Japan? Then, this book is for you as it covers the history and locations in a very fine level of detail. Are you planning a trip to Japan. Then, this is the book for you. It has itineraries, points of interest, and even bits of the Japanese language embedded in the book. Are you an aspiring writer looking for more flavor text and information about a location in Japan to use in a story or book. Then, this is the book for you.The book is gorgeous, printed in four colors on a glossy background. The book is lavishly illustrated, and almost every page has pictures, a diagram, or a map on it.The book is sturdy. It is perfect bound with preformed turns that allow you to keep the book open when you set it down.The book is the perfect size to put in a bag, purse, or small backpack too.I love this DK Eyewitness guide to Japan, and you will too.I give this book my highest recommendation.

Always easy to read and gives good advice.

Very informative, user friendly tons of first hand tipsWill be with me all the time in Japan

1. A old and used book is given where pages are marked.2. The binding is broken.3. The price, as mentioned on the book, is much lower.

Ce livre est une blague - papier de basse qualité, mauvaises photos - souvent totalement sursaturé- quelques informations générales mais les "chapitres" sur les les différentes régions du Japon son extrêmement pauvres et peu utiles, vous vous sentez totalement arnaqué en tant qu'acheteur- Malheureusement, ce produit n'a plus en commun avec les anciens guides de voyage Dorley Kindersley de haute qualité. J'ai donc commandé le Lonely Planet qui et plein des informations utiles et pertinentes.PS Le système d'évaluation exige que je donna minimum une étoile, selon moi ce livre vaut aucun étoile.

Printed on thin recycled paper, this guide is a very distant relative to previous editions. The feel also reflects the content. Fewer maps, tips, highlights, illustrations. If I had a chance to check it in bookstore, I would not buy.