Lonely Planet Japan Travel Guide, 19th Edition

Lonely Planet Japan is a broad-format travel guide covering regions from Tokyo and Kyoto to Hokkaido, Kyushu and Okinawa. It combines itineraries, maps, local recommendations and practical travel information, so it can help with planning as well as on-the-ground reference. The listing describes an 856-page English edition, a substantial book to carry.

At a glance

Regional coverage includes Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Central Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa.
Includes suggested longer itineraries, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
The listing describes detailed maps, a pull-out Japan map and photography.
Practical topics include transport, arrival, local etiquette, useful phrases, money, accessibility and responsible travel.
Includes recommendations on food, drink, nightlife, shopping, accommodation and festivals, plus cultural and historical stories.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£19.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The extensive regional coverage suits travellers planning a multi-stop trip rather than a single-city visit.
Itineraries and day-trip suggestions can help shape a route, while practical travel sections support preparation.
The stated pull-out map offers a paper reference alongside the guide's detailed maps.

Cons

At a listed 700 g and 856 pages, it is a sizeable guide to carry compared with a compact reference.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Edition and publication
Publisher	Lonely Planet
Edition	19th
Publication date	12 July 2026
Language	English
Print length	856 pages
ISBN-10	1838698140
ISBN-13	978-1838698140

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	700 g
Dimensions	13.21 x 3.49 x 19.81 cm

What to know before buying

The listing gives a publication date of 12 July 2026. Buyers planning around the edition's currency should check that date and edition match their trip.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Travellers planning a multi-region visit to Japan who want itineraries and practical guidance in one book.
Readers seeking regional coverage alongside cultural context, maps and travel-planning information.

Less suited to

Travellers who want only a lightweight guide for one city.
Readers looking for a digital edition, since the supplied details describe a print-length book but do not confirm an ebook.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 30 ratings

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Frequently asked questions

Which parts of Japan does this guide cover?

The listing names Tokyo and Mt Fuji, Central and Northern Honshu, Kyoto and Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Sapporo and Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa and the Southwest Islands.

Does it include route-planning help?

Yes. The listing describes extended itineraries, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.

What practical information is included?

Listed topics include arrival, transport, local etiquette, useful words and phrases, money, accessibility and responsible travel.

Is a map included?

The listing claims detailed maps and a pull-out map of Japan.