Lonely Planet Honshu, Tokoku & North Japan (Travel Guide Chapter)

Lonely Planet Honshu, Tokoku & North Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak your worries away at onsens in the mountains above Tazawa-ko, experience one of Tohoku's legendary festivals, or stroll through 19th-century streetscapes in Hakodate, all with your trusted travel companion. Begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Honshu, Tokoku & North Japan:

• Full-color maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - the history, the people, outside activities, the arts, the food, the architecture
• Useful features including Need to Know, First Time, Travel with Children, Eat and Drink Like a Local, Skiing in Japan, Japan on a Budget, Hiking in Japan, Visiting an Onsen
• Covers Northern Honshu, Tohoku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Sendai, Matsushima, Hiraizumi, Aomori, Hakodate, and more

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

• Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges
• Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews
• Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience
• Seamlessly flip between pages
• Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash
• Embedded links to recommendations' websites
• Zoom-in maps and images
• Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Honshu, Tokoku & North Japan is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Japan for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.