Rob Goss Livres

The only guide you'll need for getting around Kyoto and Nara. Everything you need is in this one convenient package; including a large pull-out map!

Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the rising sun. Rob Goss is an award-winning Japan travel writer who has lived in the country for years. From fast-paced Tokyo to the serene temples and gardens of Kyoto to the booming winter resort of Niseko, Goss shows visitors where to experience the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and so much more. Delving beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, Japan Traveler's Companion showcases the insider's Japan, offering detailed itineraries for each region as well as: Information on the country's 100 most important tourist sights, including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Illustrated introductions to Japanese cuisine, popular culture, and Samurai history A map of each region with suggested walks Tips for getting off the beaten path and finding Japan's lesser-known treasures, such as the contemporary "art island" of Naoshim and Yakushima's breathtaking flora and fauna Engagingly written and richly illustrated with hundreds of color photos, this Japan travel guide is the one book visitors will keep by their side before, during, and long after they complete their journey.

Insight Guide Japan is a comprehensive, full color travel guide to one of Asia's most fascinating destinations. The Best of Japan section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Lively essays on Japan's culture, history and people set your trip in context. Lavish Photo Features offer a insight into what makes Japan unique: its tranquil gardens, sumo wrestling, super-efficient trains, kimonos and shintoism. A detailed Places section, with full-color maps, helps you decide where to go and guides you around the country's distinct regions, from the frenetic streets of Tokyo to the soothing hot springs of Hokkaido.

**Winner of the 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association Silver Medal Prize** Take a photo tour of Japan's capital of cool with this alternative Tokyo guidebook! From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, built to consecrate the Edo-era shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, award-winning author Rob Goss takes readers through the patchwork of varied districts and sights that make up Tokyo and its neighboring towns.Tokyo: Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's defining traits including the city's Edo-era roots; its thirst to both modernize and yet retain its traditions; its culinary heritage; and the impact of its vibrant youth. You'll be amazed at the vivid photographs and the in-depth language that goes far beyond the boundaries of a normal guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's greatest cities. In Tokyo: Capital of Cool, you'll discover ideas and inspiration for places to visit, a window onto this unique location, and a deeper understanding of its people and Japanese culture.

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns and Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as Ryokans.

The only resource you need for travel to Japan!

Take a colorful tour of Japan's capital with this alternative Japan travel guide that explores Tokyo's distinctive architecture, fashion, food, and so much more. Tokyo - Capital of Cool delves into Tokyo's Edo-era roots, its thirst to modernize while retaining its traditions, its amazing culinary heritage, and the impact of its creative youth population. From the chic streets of Omotesando to the Tosho-gu shrine complex in Nikko, award-winning travel and fiction writer Rob Goss takes readers to the patchwork of districts and sights that comprise Tokyo and its neighboring towns. You will be amazed and enthralled at the vivid photographs and the in-depth discussion of Japanese history and culture that exceed the boundaries of a traditional guidebook in offering insights into one of the world's most significant and most innovative cities.

Průvodce po Japonsku. Výklad, fotografie, mapy, plánky, doporučení, tipy.Úvodní text intormuje o historii, náboženství, císařské rodině, umění, kultuře, architektuře, jídle a pití či bojových uměních. Následuje hlavní část knihy "Kam se vydat", která představuje jednotlivé části Japonska včetně měst a jejich největší zajímavosti. Jde například o planinu Kantó a Čúbu, hlavní město Tokio a jeho okolí se samostatnou kapitolou o japonských vlacích, střední Honšů a sever, region Kansai, město Kjóto a jeho okolí, Ósaka a Kóbe či jižní část (Čúgoku, Šikoku, Kjúšú či Okinawa). V průvodci nechybí informace o dopravě, praktické informace od A-Z věnující se různým tématům života v Japonsku.