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: Very Useful guide - Bought as a gift. V well received, helped to organise and plan their trip and they found it v useful 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**N
Very Useful guide
Bought as a gift. V well received, helped to organise and plan their trip and they found it v useful
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
T**G
Nice gift for the travellers
Purchased for No 1 son, but will be purchasing again as No 2 son is planning his trip to Japan next year
F**M
In black and white
Although very informative, not enough maps and all images are in black and white.
N**O
Great book!
Bought as a gift for somebody travelling to Japan. They found it invaluable for prepping their trip, so I’m very happy with my purchase.
C**T
Highly Recommended
I got this for a friend whose dream is to visit Japan and she thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. If you are a Prime member you can borrow the digital version for free, if that helps you when deciding whether or not to purchase the physical copy.
C**T
Not a lot to learn ......
I bought this book because I thought it would less dense than a Frodder's or Lonely Planet Guide and only focus on the BEST things to do in Japan and have a more folksy tone - like a good tour guide (a tour guide wrote this book.) Problem is it's way too sparse. Sometimes there's only a sentence on a page with a black and white photo. I read the entire book in an hour. It's a very difficult book to navigate. There's few chapter headings and the layout is confusing. As a reader, I didn't know what part of Japan the cities he spoke about were - the book didn't contain a map of Japan. Truly, this book was a disappointment.
M**A
Good
Gift for my friemd was very happy
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