Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital.
Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains:
45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo,Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years,12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa,More than 40 detailed print maps,Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines,Beautiful color photos offer an impression of the amazing sights you’ll visit,Recommended restaurants and cafes,A simplified Tokyo subway map,Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station,Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book,Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots,Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums.
From the Publisher
Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital.
Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains:
45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo,Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years,12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa,More than 40 detailed print maps,Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines,Beautiful color photos offer an impression of the amazing sights you’ll visit,Recommended restaurants and cafes,A simplified Tokyo subway map,Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station,Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book,Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots,Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums.
Key features at a glance
HIGH-QUALITY CITY MAPS
Acquaint yourself with the city streets and countryside lanes, and maximize your time as you walk, cycle and hike around Tokyo.
INSIDER TIPS AND ADVICE
Get away from the tourist traps, see the hidden spots and discover other secrets to help you in your trip preparations.
STRESS-FREE PLANNING
Rankings and linked chapters allow you to easily choose, and combine, routes based on your interests, location and capabilities.
CUSTOM GOOGLE MAPS
Available for all the walks and cycling rides. Use GPS on your phone as you follow the path, so you never get lost.
45 neighborhood walks, cycling routes and hikes
WALKING SPOTS
Shibuya • Harajuku • Asakusa • Tokyo Station • Shinjuku • Shin-Okubo • Akasaka • Yokohama • Hibiya Park • Daikanyama • Shinagawa • Skytree • Ueno Park • Yanaka • Akihabara • Roppongi • Ikebukuro • Sugamo • Ginza • Tokyo Imperial Palace • Meguro River • Jiyugaoka • Nakano • Shibamata • Odawara
CYCLING SPOTS
Kamakura • Odaiba • Haneda Airport • Oji to Oshiage • Karuizawa • Jindai Botanical Gardens • Tamagawa River (Kawasaki to Haijima) • Ota City (Ikegami) • Koto City • Showa Kinen Park • Fussa • Shakujii River • Machida
HIKING SPOTS
Nikko and the Takinoo Path • Enoshima • Mount Nokogiri (Chiba) • Hachioji Castle Ruins (near Mount Takao) • Mount Oyama (Kanagawa) • Izu Peninsula • Yamate hills (Yokohama) • Karuizawa’s Apt Road
Who is it ideal for?
Tourists who want to experience Japan’s top sights on a budget Travelers that want to explore Japan’s rural northern island Those visiting Tokyo and nearby areas for a stopover or longer trip Tourists who want to experience the best of New Zealand on a budget
ASIN : B0CJ8H734M
Publication date : December 1, 2023
Language : English
File size : 6723 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 252 pages
