Japan by Rail
Book description
Japan is steeped in legend and myth, perhaps the greatest of which is the popular misconception that the country is simply too expensive to visit. The truth is that flights to Japan are cheaper than they've ever been, accommodation can be great value, while the warm hospitality which awaits every…
Why read it?
1 author picked Japan by Rail as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you intend to travel Japan by rail—and who isn’t—this can be a tempting choice.
The book attempts to duplicate the kind of detail found in Fodor’s and Lonely Planet guides above, and largely succeeds, giving both historical context and transportation details on a wide selection of destinations.
As its title suggests, it heavily focuses on train routes, timetables, passes, costs, and other public transportation information. Especially if you are a rail buff, you will soak this up, but for the average traveler it can be a bit much.
Just as important, a lot of these details change frequently. I…
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