Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima: With Osaka - (Moon Asia & Pacific Travel Guide) 2nd Edition by Jonathan Dehart & Moon Travel Guides (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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: With Osaka you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima that can be combined into a longer trip
• Strategic advice for foodies, history buffs, spiritual seekers, and more
• 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, soak up views of Mount Fuji (or try to hike it yourself!)
• 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, Osaka, 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

Experience the best of these three cities at your own pace with Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima: With Osaka.

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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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.