Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2005 | Series: Fodor's Gold Guides

Catch your reflection in the blade of an ancient samurai sword, peer into the caldera of a still-active volcano, stand beneath a cascade of pink cherry blossoms, sample the freshest sushi and sashimi, splurge on a slinky silk kimono or hunt down the prettiest lacquered rice bowls—Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

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-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 17 edition (June 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140001364X
• ISBN-13: 978-1400013647
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,967,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, but too big, March 10, 2007

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James (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

I enjoy Fodor's guides and have owned several copies of Fodor's Japan over the years. I appreciate that they have an opinion of what you 'must' do when you see a place. The books are well thought out and rich with valuable information. I use their books when I go to any destination around the world. However, this edition of the guide book is too big. At over 800 pages (and hefty weight), it is a small brick to carry around. I feel that they should have used a little more editorial control and cut back the guide book to a reasonable size so that people can carry it on the trip.

4.0 out of 5 stars japan fodors, June 8, 2007

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This review is from: Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

very comprehensive and detailed review of places to go, see, explore, etc. in Japan. I just wish that Fodors will include some pictures of places of interests.

2 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short trip to Japan, March 20, 2006

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S. Fulton "gammy" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

Book helped us decide what we could see in one week. Fodor's has done it again!