Lonely Planet Pocket Kyoto & Osaka

Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto and Osaka is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Browse Nishiki Market, visit temples and shrines and wander Osaka castle; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Kyoto and Osaka and make the most of your trip!

Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto and Osaka:

Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Convenient pull-out Kyoto and Osaka map (included in print version), plus over 17 colour neighbourhood maps

User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time

Covers Kyoto Station and South Kyoto, Downtown Kyoto, Gion and Southern Higashiyama, Northern, Higashiyama, Imperial Palace and Around, Minami, Kita and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Kyoto and Osaka, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Kyoto and Osaka with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Kyoto's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Kyoto city guide.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Japan guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.

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