Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima

Contributors

By Jonathan DeHart

On Sale
Sep 21, 2021
Page Count
488 pages
Publisher
Moon Travel
ISBN-13
9781640495098

From serene Buddhist temples to the world's busiest intersection, experience the cosmopolitan culture, deeply embedded history, and legendary cuisine of Japan's top cities. Inside Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima you'll find:
  • Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima that can be combined into a longer trip
  • Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Stroll Kyoto's Philosopher's Path, learn about Hiroshima's history at the Peace Park, and marvel at the towering bronze Buddha in Nara's Toda-ji temple. Get a taste of Tokyo's epic nightlife, stay in a traditional ryokan, or soak up views of Mount Fuji
  • The best local flavors: Indulge in a beautiful, multi-course kaiseiki, and feast on fresh sushi or savory ramen. Make your way through the largest fish market in Toyko, sample sake, and get acquainted with Japanese whiskeys at a tasting room
  • Ideas for side trips from each city, including Yokohama, Nara, and Kobe
  • Expert insight from American expat and longtime Tokyo local Jonathan DeHart
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Background information on the landscape, history, and conduct and cultural customs of each city
  • Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Japan
  • Handy tools such as visa information, train travel tips, a Japanese phrasebook, and recommendations for seniors, LGBTQ+ travelers, travelers of color, families with children, and more
Experience the best of these three cities at your own pace with Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima.

Spending more time exploring the whole country? Grab a copy of Moon Japan. Just hanging out in Tokyo? Check out Moon Tokyo Walks.
 

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Jonathan DeHart

About the Author

Jonathan DeHart is a Tokyo-based journalist and editor who first came to Japan at the impressionable age of 21 to study the language. He writes primarily about culture and social trends in Asia. With more than 500 published articles, his work has been selected for various "best of" lists by The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, Foreign Policy and Real Clear World. He previously worked for both print and online media in Shanghai.

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