Tokyo Guide: A Visual Key to the City for the Discerning Visitor
HK$350.00
DESCRIPTION :
Get off the beaten track and explore the authentic side of Tokyo, with a richly photographed, intoxicating mix of history and the cosmopolitan present day. Perfect for a hip, younger traveler where The Rough Guide crowd meets the Wallpaper audience this book is for anyone yearning to be inspired and excited by travel, to learn about new cultures and who is hungry for the less obvious. This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local s tour of the city, from learning about the history of Tokyo when it was known by its original name, Edo, to experiencing a traditional bathhouse sento - or delighting in the color and drama of a classic Noh play. Alongside the history, explore modern-day Tokyo with its vibrant and delicious street food scene, cutting-edge architecture and design, and the under-the-radar quiet spots to relax and unwind after a day of sight-seeing. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries and lists of the essential pit stops along the way. Whether you re planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the perfect book for you.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 262 mm x 193 mm
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure
Get off the beaten track and explore the authentic side of Tokyo, with a richly photographed, intoxicating mix of history and the cosmopolitan present day. Perfect for a hip, younger traveler where The Rough Guide crowd meets the Wallpaper audience this book is for anyone yearning to be inspired and excited by travel, to learn about new cultures and who is hungry for the less obvious. This luxuriously designed volume will take you on a local s tour of the city, from learning about the history of Tokyo when it was known by its original name, Edo, to experiencing a traditional bathhouse sento - or delighting in the color and drama of a classic Noh play. Alongside the history, explore modern-day Tokyo with its vibrant and delicious street food scene, cutting-edge architecture and design, and the under-the-radar quiet spots to relax and unwind after a day of sight-seeing. There is a chapter for each of the key neighborhoods along with maps, walking itineraries and lists of the essential pit stops along the way. Whether you re planning a trip, have already been and want a keepsake to remember the city by or are simply sitting at home longing to be somewhere else, this is the perfect book for you.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9780789345806 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) Fleuri, Johann | |
| PUBLISHER : Universe Publishing | PUBLICATION DATE : March 04, 2025 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States | IMPRINT : Universe Publishing |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : General |
| PRODUCT FORM : Hardback | |
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Lifestyle, Hobbies & Leisure
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