Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tokyo.

This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from spotting style trends past and present along Harajuku's signature shopping street Takeshita-dori; to catching the salt-slinging, belly-slapping ritual of sumo at one of three annual tournaments; and enjoying dinner and drinks at an izakaya:Japan's version of a pub.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days

• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Tokyo effortlessly

• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities

• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors

• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Tokyo

• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences

• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Tokyo Station, to Kabuki-za, and Roppongi Hills

• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel

• Covers: Marunouchi & Nihombashi; Ginza & Tsukiji; Roppongi & Azabudai; Shibuya & Ebisu; Harajuku & Aoyama; Shinjuku & West Tokyo; Kagurazaka, Kōrakuen & Akihabara; Ueno & Yanesen; Asakusa & Sumida River plus day trips to Ghibli Museum in Mitaka

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Tokyo.

About The Author

Rob Goss is a multi-award-winning author and writer based in Tokyo. He is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books, including multiple Lonely Planet guides, the Japanese Inn and, most recently, Another Japan, a book with photographer Irwin Wong that looks at community, rejuvenation, cultural preservation, and innovation in non-urban Japan. He has also updated and contributed to another 30 books on Japan for Lonely Planet, Fodors and others.

Whether book, feature or short, Rob likes to tell stories. In the past that has meant spending time with farmers on the remote Oki Islands to learn about bull sumo, looking into Okinawan longevity, traditional washi and the old Tokaido road for National Geographic, and long-form historical writing for Narratively/Smithsonian about the island of Dejima during Japan’s isolationist era: the only story he’ll likely ever write that begins with a mass crucifixion and ends with a family torn apart by scandal.

Rob also writes short-form poetry, microfiction, and scripts. His current long-term projects include a collection of haiku and haibun and a book about historical journeys in Japan.