Since 1957, Frommer's award-winning guides have been famous for honest travel recommendations by real experts, like ?Frommer's Tokyo and Kyoto? author David McElhinney, who has lived in and reported on Japan for the past decade. Furthermore, we forbid any form of AI or paid partnerships in our guides. We only recommend places we have experienced: we travel there, we sleep there, we eat there, and we tell you what's worth it.

Many guidebooks, especially those from names you've never heard of, are simply AI slop. Frommer's has proved itself as the most trusted name in travel for 70 years.

This book contains:

• Full color photos throughout and color maps, plus a handy pull-out map to keep you off your phone
• Detailed itineraries geared towards long and short stays, plus ones exploring traditional culture, pop culture, style and fashion, off-beat Tokyo, and nearby cities like Nara, Osaka, and Kobe.
• First hand information from an author who did deep research. This includes where to find the best ryokan (traditional inns), the most exquisite kaiseki meals, the best Tokyo shopping, the most unusual pop culture happenings, and the loveliest Zen rock gardens.
• Exact pricing listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
• Opinionated, no-punches-pulled reviews so you can decide what's worth your time and what isn't (and thanks to the Frommer's heart rating system, you can easily scan the book)
• Savvy tips on saving money, whether you're on a budget or looking for luxury. We'll show you how to make the most of your precious vacation time, including tips on avoiding crowds, getting around, and smart scheduling.
• Insightful commentary on Japan's culture and history, so you can better understand what you're seeing and experiencing.
• In-depth and fully updated advice about Tokyo, Kyoto, Kamakura, Fuji, Nikko, Hakone, Yokohama, Nagano, Yamanashi, Nagatoro, Tsukuba, Nara, Kyotango, Osaka, Kobe, Shiga Prefecture, Kurama, and other hot spots and hidden gems.

About Frommer's: Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions of people realize their dreams of seeing our planet well. Travel is easy with Frommer's. We're all about travel by and for real people.