Tokyo Outdoors

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Tokyo Outdoors: 45 Walks, Hikes and Cycling Routes to Explore the City Like a Local

Tokyo Outdoors is the only guide you’ll need to fully explore Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. On foot, by bicycle or hiking, this book not only takes you to the main tourist spots, but also countless off-the-beaten-track spots. From famous historical landmarks such as the Imperial Palace to modern attractions like the Tokyo Skytree, this travel book offers something for any kind of person, whether you’re a visitor to Japan or living in the capital.

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Also available at Kinokuniya (USA, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia) and all other good bookstores internationally.

Fully up-to-date, Tokyo Outdoors contains:

  • 45 walks, cycling rides and hikes in and near Tokyo,
  • Hundreds of insider tips from a writer who has lived in the city for more than 10 years,
  • 12 day trips that include Yokohama, Nikko, Kamakura, Enoshima and Karuizawa,
  • More than 40 detailed print maps,
  • Online maps included for use on the go, with additional recommendations for food and drink, shopping, temples and shrines,
  • 110+ photos offer a impression of amazing sights you’ll visit,
  • Recommended restaurants and cafes,
  • A simplified Tokyo subway map,
  • Super easy to use with a train pass, as each itinerary starts and ends at a railway station,
  • Festivals and events calendar, based on locations in the book,
  • Lists of the best cherry blossom and autumn leaves spots,
  • Top 5 lists for various interests, such as history, culture, shopping, art and museums.

“This book is clear and easy to understand. It gives enough information to feel safe to travel by foot or bicycle without getting lost. It has familiar towns to visit and off the beaten path places as well.” – HS (Amazon reader review)

“So bottom-line: I love the online links and tips from the local ex-pat perspective. I also appreciate the author’s enthusiasm, notably when making suggestions about what sweets to try.” – Amazon reader review

“This is a great book for exploring the city of Tokyo.” – Vangogan (Amazon reader review)

“Useful suggestions about how to spend some enjoyable free days in Tokyo and its surrounding areas, without splashing out much cash.” – Marshall Hughes, Goods From Japan

“I would recommend this book to anyone visiting Tokyo that wants to get a little off the beaten path and do some exploring on foot or by bike. While years ago I frequented many of the areas covered in the book, I wish it had been available then as several times I found myself wishing I had known about something amazing that was just a couple of blocks from where I had been.” – Paul Russell, LibraryThing

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