Tokyo Insight City Guide

From traditional Asakusa to throbbing Roppongi, and from trendy Shibuya to old world Yanaka, it's all here in this Insight City Guide to Tokyo. This edition features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography and detailed street atlases. Expert local writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read, serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb, visual souvenir of your visit. Tokyo's top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip and a 'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Tokyo has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there. Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best architecture, best walks, best family activities plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, shopping and other activities to ensure you make the most of your time in Tokyo. The guide also features a useful A-Z of other practical information, detailing useful contact numbers to ensure your trip goes smoothly. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the city region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. An additional metro map enables instant orientation and easy navigation around Tokyo. This guide also features dedicated sections that explore Tokyo's history and include interesting features on everything from architecture and festivals to traditional cuisine and fashion. A separate, pull-out restaurant guide identifies the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review, all cross-referred to a full-colour map. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.