Lonely Planet Kyoto

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet Kyoto </b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get a panoramic view of Kyoto at Ginkaku-ji, catch a glimpse of geishas in the Gion district, or see Arashiyama's infinite stalks of bamboo; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Kyoto and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet Kyoto Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, performing arts, crafts, architecture, gardens, politics, and tea <b>Free, convenient pull-out Kyoto map </b>(included in print version) , plus over 28 neighbourhood maps<b> </b> <b>Covers</b> Arashiyama, Sagano, the Kitayama Area, Northern Higashiyama, Southern Higashiyama, Northwest Kyoto, Downtown Kyoto, Central Kyoto, Kurama, Kibune, Ohara, Takao, the Gion district, Kyoto Station Area, and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet Kyoto,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Kyoto, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </p> Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's Japan </b>guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or <b>Lonely Planet's Discover Japan, </b>a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </p>