Japan Travel Guide Book
“Your Guide to Japan” is a Japan travel guide book to help you plan your trip. The book has 300 pages of useful content:
- 🚃 Practical advice – How to get around, types of food, what to expect and how to survive in Japan.
- 📅 Trip planner – Right from the start, there’s help with booking your flights, where to stay and checklists so you don’t forget anything.
- ⛩️ Ideas for things to do & hidden spots – Build your perfect trip with things that interest you, as well as how to book popular attractions like Studio Ghibli tickets.
- 🍜 Travel journal – Record your memories and all the little things you might otherwise forget.
- ▶️ Backed up by videos – Watch videos of places featured in the book on YouTube, where you can always contact me in the comments.
The book’s focused on Tokyo, with a section of highlights from other areas around Japan.
Based on thousands of questions from viewers
Cakes with Faces’ Japan travel videos on YouTube have over 10 million views. Every day there are questions from viewers about planning their trips to Japan, in messages and in the comments. The information in the book’s based on all the things you want to know, plus 15 years’ experience of travelling to Japan.
Funded on Kickstarter in 24 hours
The printing of the first edition was funded by over 500 backers on Kickstarter and 150+ pre-orders. The project was 100% funded in 24 hours, in 2020. Thank you to everyone who pledged and helped make this happen!
Updated December 2025
The book includes up to date information about the Japan Rail Pass, and the Studio Ghibli Park, etc. Any updates after the book’s printed are available on a web page (link in the book).
Delivery
Shipping Rates
Despatched from the UK within 1 working day.
There’s worldwide shipping to any country. Due to the weight of the book, international shipping varies slightly from the standard rates:
- – UK: £3 by Royal Mail Second Class.
- – Europe: £5 by International Standard Airmail (around 5 working days).
- – Worldwide: £9 by International Standard Airmail (around 10-14 working days).
- – USA: £9
- – All states except Alaska and Hawaii include tracking, and take around 2 weeks.
- – Alaska and Hawaii take around 3 weeks by Royal Mail International Standard (Airmail).
Recyclable Packaging
We use recyclable packaging, which costs us more, but it’s important for the environment. Everyone should do what they can.
US Tariffs
Books are exempt from tariffs, so there are no extra tariffs to pay for this item!
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Reviews
Customer reviews
“Will be my 4th trip to Japan this year and I always try to buy a new guide book… this one is by far the best I’ve ever come across.”
“This is by far the best guide book I’ve ever bought… Just get it if you’re thinking or have even booked to go to Japan. You won’t regret it!!!”
“Anyone planning a trip to Japan NEEDS THIS BOOK. I wish I had, had this my first trip. It would have put all my fears to rest. It’s packed with so much truly useful information and covers loads of different interests so there is something for everyone.”
“This is so far the best Japanese travel guide ever! I’ve been to Japan once and I own more than 10 Japan travel guides. I love buying and collecting travel guides, especially of Japan, however none of the others come close to this one in terms of details and useful information. This is a very thorough guide and I will recommend it to everyone who is planning a trip to Japan.”
“Anyone who’s on the fence about this book – I’d recommend it 100%. It’s got everything you need and more. Take the plunge!”
“We’ve seen countless Japan guidebooks over the last 15 years but yours is the best by far. I help people prepare for their trips but all of the little extra advice I’d give people is already in your book!”
“An absolute must have! … This book is incredibly easy to understand, has loads of high quality pictures on every page and given me so much more to consider on my next trip. Throw away those other boring guide books, as this by far has been the best one I’ve read so far!”
“It’s honestly the best travel guide for Japan that I’ve ever seen. If you’re ever thinking of going, get this book first.”
“There is no way you’d need anything else to help you plan. Even though I’ve been before on self planned trips there is so much information I didn’t know in here! And it’s so handy having all that info in one place! I wish I’d had this for my first trip I really do! If you are planning your first trip or been before and want to go again I would highly recommend ‘Your Guide to Japan’.”
