This Tokyo guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

This Tokyo guidebook covers: the Imperial Palace and around; Ginza and around; Akihabara and around; Ueno and around; Asakusa and around; Ryogoku and Kiyosumi; Bayside Tokyo; Akasuka and Roppongi; Ebisu and the south; Harajuku; Aoyama and Shibuya; Shinjinku and the west; Ikebukuro and the north.

Inside this Tokyo travel book, you'll find:

• A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information - how to get to Tokyo, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Tokyo - Sake, Karaoke, Nakameguro, Sumo, Tsukemen, Ryokan Breakfasts, Asakusa, Mount Fuji, The Bullet Trail, Sushi

• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots - When to go to Tokyo - high season, low season, climate information and festivals

• Where to go - a clear introduction to Tokyo with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

• Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity