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Title: Frommer's Tokyo by Beth Reiber ISBN: 0-7645-6552-4 Publisher: Frommer Pub. Date: 15 June, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Useful but buy the full guide...
Comment: Though I don't have my copy in front of me to verify, I seem to recall that the book actually lists the Kanji for the names of hard to find restaurants in the back section, making it easy to find restaurants without English names. I just thought I'd throw that out there so nobody was misled by the other review.
I do agree that there is a decided lack of maps. I was able to find my way through the city but not without taking a few wrong turns. Still, I liked asking for directions. It will give you a chance to practice your Japanese.
Frommer's: Japan IS just as comprehensive as Frommer's: Tokyo though. There's really no need to buy this book unless you're going to be spending the entirety of your trip in the capital. If you are going to Japan for anything other than business, please go someplace like Kyoto or even just a quick trip to Hakone. You won't regret it.
Rating: 1
Summary: Horrible Directions and Maps - Lost in Tokyo
Comment: My companion and I tried to use this book in Tokyo (since we purchased it and felt that we had to get full value). Needless to say the maps were horrible (placements of the restaurants, hotels and sites on the maps were incorrect). They also have the horrible habit of putting only the english names (hello!!!, we're in Japan) of the restaurants/sites/hotels in the book so when you try to find the place - you may walk past it endlessly until you ask every stranger on the street. Unless you're going to stick to the most basic tourist areas where everything is translated for the gaijin, don't even think about this book. On the other hand, if you like to meet strangers, this is an excellent excuse. [Eventually we broke down and had to buy another travel guide]
Rating: 4
Summary: Comprehensive, but not for the directionally-challenged
Comment: With straight-forward descriptions and commentary (typical ofFrommer's guides), this is a very comprehensive guide to Tokyo. I'vespent the past 6 weeks living and working in Tokyo, using this book to guide my weekend adventures. The places/attractions, etc. I've visited--based on Frommer's Tokyo suggestions--have even impressed coworkers (Tokyo natives). Two drawbacks: The maps are a bit lacking and the "walking tour" directions are a bit confusing, even for those who are not directionally-challenged. Note: I also purchased the Frommer's Japan guide and after comparing its Tokyo section to the Frommer's Tokyo guide, I realized that the Japan guide is equally comprehensive. END
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Title: Frommer's Japan by Beth Reiber ISBN: 0764565540 Publisher: Frommer Pub. Date: 15 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Little Adventures in Tokyo : 39 Thrills for the Urban Explorer by Rick Kennedy ISBN: 1880656345 Publisher: Stone Bridge Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Fodor's Pocket Tokyo, 2nd Edition : The All-in-One Guide to the Best of the City Packed with Places to Eat, Sleep,Shop, and Explore by Fodor's ISBN: 0679008926 Publisher: Fodor's Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Kodansha Tokyo Subway Guide: Including 40 Bilingual Station Maps by Boye Lafayette De Mente, Boye Lafayette De Mente, Atsushi Umeda ISBN: 4770027788 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Fodor's Japan, 16th Edition : The Guide for All Budgets, Completely Updated, with Color Photos and Many Maps by Fodor's ISBN: 067900890X Publisher: Fodor's Pub. Date: 02 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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