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; what to take; getting to Japan from Europe, North America and Australasia
City guides and maps - where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, what to see in 29 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 and from sulphurous volcano to windswept desert; 34 route maps
Railway timetables - Bullet trains and all routes in this guidebook
Plus - Customs, etiquette, Japanese phrases and 28 colour photos