Pocket Rough Guide Tokyo

Discover the best of Tokyo with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Imperial Palace, Senso-Ji temple, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Shibuya crossing, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide Tokyo covers: Imperial Palace and around; Ginza and around; Akihabara and around; Ueno and around; Asakusa and around; Bayside Tokyo; Akasaka and Roppongi; Ebisu and the South; Harajuku and Shibuya; Shinjuku and the West; Ikebukuro and the North.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Tokyo, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Asakusa to family activities in child-friendly places, like Akihabara or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Harajuku.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Ginza and around, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Sensō-ji and hidden gems like Ueno Park and Ghibli Museum.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Bayside Tokyo or Ginza. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Tokyo.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Tokyo.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Tokyo, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.