Coming October 13, 2026
Rough Guides Japan: Travel Guide with eBook

Rough Guides Japan is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travelers exploring Japan's megacities, temples, mountain landscapes and regional food cultures - from Tokyo and Kyoto to Mount Fuji, Hiroshima and Hokkaido.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-color maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to Japan covers:

• Tokyo and Around - Neighborhoods, museums, food streets, shrines and day trips
• Kyoto, Osaka and Kansai - Temples, gardens, markets, nightlife, Nara and Kobe
• Mount Fuji and Central Honshu - Hakone, the Japanese Alps, castles, trails and hot springs
• Hiroshima, Western Honshu and Shikoku - Peace sites, islands, pilgrimage routes and coastal towns
• Hokkaido, Tohoku and Kyushu - National parks, festivals, volcanoes, ramen towns and onsen
• Lesser-known Japan - Remote islands, rural craft towns, quiet valleys and little-visited temple routes

The complete Rough Guides package - print edition, free eBook and online trip planner - helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Japan with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Japan.