Trailblazer Guide Books

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Trailblazer guides take some beating.
 — Adventure Travel

 Japan is steeped in legend and myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they've ever been, accommodation can be great value, while the warm hospitality which awaits every visitor costs nothing at all. The real secret to travelling around the country on a budget, however, is the Japan Rail Pass. With this pass you can travel on some of the fastest trains in the world as often as you like for as long as you please - and all for one bargain price. Use this comprehensive guide in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan.

• Practical information - planning your trip; suggested itineraries; what to take; getting to Japan
• City guides and maps - where to stay, where to eat, what to see in 26 towns and cities; historical and cultural background
• Kilometre-by-kilometre route guides - covering train journeys from the coast into the mountains, from temple retreat to sprawling metropolis; 33 route maps
• Railway service summaries - bullet trains and all routes in this guide
• Plus - Japanese words and phrases; customs and etiquette; 63 colour photos

NEW FOR THE FIFTH EDITION

• New style Trailblazer guide with twin-colour layout and restyled maps
• Expanded colour section with ‘Best’ lists to help plan a trip
• Greater coverage of Tokyo with additional mapping following post-Olympic interest in the capital and the country
• Kanji and katakana are now included for all place names
• More information about areas off the beaten track
• Updated post Covid outbreak

INTERVIEWS WITH THE AUTHOR

Japan by Rail author, Ramsey Zarifeh, on travelling in Japan.

1) 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon', BBC Radio 2, UK, on 20 July 2016

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0421mq5

 

2) National Geographic Radio, USA

http://bit.ly/Yg6eaW

 

JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION, LONDON, BLOG: MAKING USE OF THE JAPAN RAIL PASS, MAY 2023

We are delighted to share a blog about making use of the Japan Rail Pass that JNTO London has included in their monthly newsletter and which will stay on their website.  It's in the middle of the 'Get to know Japan' section, here's a link,

https://www.japan.travel/en/uk/

 

 

 

 

Latest tweets

• Our twitter feed is unavailable right now. Follow us on Twitter