Citypack Tokyo [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Citypack | Publication Date: March 25, 1997

· A great two-in-one travel resource--an indispensable guide plus a full-size map--that will give you an immediate handle on everything you need to know and everywhere you want to go in Tokyo.
· Packaged in a handy plastic wallet.
· Includes a very detailed city map and a concise guidebook that has just the information you need to experience the best of Tokyo:
· The city's top attractions and the must-see sights at each; itineraries for walks and excursions; the best museums, high-tech showplaces, parks, temples and shrines, views, freebies, and more--the author's top picks; offbeat sights even locals don't know; restaurants, hotels, shopping, and nightlife--an unabashedly opinionated selection, with pithy descriptions of each recommendation; best festivals and events; travel facts and tips on getting the most from your visit.
· Written by Martin Gostelow, the author of 20 guidebooks and a regular visitor to Tokyo.

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Text: English

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· A great two-in-one travel resource--an indispensable guide plus a full-size map--that will give you an immediate handle on everything you need to know and everywhere you want to go in Tokyo.
· Packaged in a handy plastic wallet.
· Includes a very detailed city map and a concise guidebook that has just the information you need to experience the best of Tokyo:
· The city's top attractions and the must-see sights at each; itineraries for walks and excursions; the best museums, high-tech showplaces, parks, temples and shrines, views, freebies, and more--the author's top picks; offbeat sights even locals don't know; restaurants, hotels, shopping, and nightlife--an unabashedly opinionated selection, with pithy descriptions of each recommendation; best festivals and events; travel facts and tips on getting the most from your visit.
· Written by Martin Gostelow, the author of 20 guidebooks and a regular visitor to Tokyo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Book&Map edition (March 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679031693
• ISBN-13: 978-0679031697
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,210,389 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide!, January 24, 2003

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K. Schultz (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Citypack Tokyo, 3rd Edition (Citypacks) (Paperback)

Tokyo is the most amazing place to visit, and this guide listed so many places to visit without consuming the whole day. The guide suggests 'Daily Itineries" as well as short bits of info. This is the ideal guide for travel! My husband tells everyone that I saw more of Tokyo in 2 week than he did in 2 months while working there. Short and to the point.

5.0 out of 5 stars good book to get aquainted with Tokyo, July 14, 2011

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This review is from: Fodor's Citypack Tokyo, 3rd Edition (Citypacks) (Paperback)

It is a wonderful pocket guide. There is so much to see that you have to make choices. This book helps.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well designed, December 30, 2008

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This review is from: Fodor's Citypack Tokyo, 3rd Edition (Citypacks) (Paperback)

Some guides are meant to be read at leisure while sipping tea - and other guides are meant to be carried in your purse and referred to while you are actively figuring out the subway system. The citypack book is definitely the latter of the two. Small, direct, concise, this is not about gorgeous photos and long histories. It is about maps, tips, hours of operation, and how to get there.

I definitely like both the size of this book and how it's laid out. You can quickly skim to the area you're in and figure out what there is to see, how to get there, what the timing is going to be like, and where to find some reliable food when you're done. Yes, it does have some photos too, but they're meant to highlight the information and to help you recognize key locations.

If you're looking for an armchair travel book, there are several others I can recommend for that purpose. However, for actually walking through a city and making your way safely, I definitely recommend the citypack as being ideal for the job.