Tokyo Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide

Marco Polo was the original, trailblazing tourist. He was born into a wealthy Venetian merchant family in 1254 and at the age of 17 he embarked on an epic journey to Asia, as one of the first westerners to ever visit China. When he returned 24 years later he recorded his extensive travels in a book - publishing possibly the first travel guide ever - and introducing Europeans to Central Asia and China.Marco Polo's travels have since inspired countless adventurers to set off and see the world. Allegedly, Christopher Columbus set off across the Atlantic with a copy of Marco Polo's original book!It is this pioneering spirit that drives us at Marco Polo Travel Publishing to provide you with the best guides, maps and atlases possible - to inspire you to set off on your own adventures and help you travel the world. We offer a wide range of high quality travel publications to over 200 destinations, all written by local and trusted authors.Pocket GuidesCompact, colourful guides packed with Insider Tips and a free Touring App.Spiral GuidesItinerary-based guides in a unique, lay-flat spiral bound format.Travel HandbooksVisually inspiring, comprehensive guides offering detailed advice and informative infographics.Travel JournalsBeautifully designed travel journals for use on the road.PhrasebooksPocket-sized and packed with everyday phrases for confident communication.Folded MapsHigh quality touring maps with innovative Zoom system.City & Holiday MapsCompact, laminated maps with a detailed scale and maximum coverage.Road AtlasesClear, easy-to-read cartography in a handy spiral bound format.marcopologuides.com

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips
Explore Tokyo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this Japanese capital city has to offer...
Tokyo is a glorious mix of the ultra-modern and the deeply traditional. From the historic temples, imperial palaces, classical art and kabuki theatre to the neon-lit skyscrapers and kitsch 'Love' Hotels, Tokyo never ceases to amaze and inspire. Take a stroll through immense green parks, enjoy a traditional tea, experience Japanese culinary delicacies, shop in some of the world's largest malls, see a sumo match... This is Tokyo!
Your Marco Polo Tokyo Pocket Guide includes:

• Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city.
• Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Tokyo experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself.
• Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day.
• Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Tokyo. Experience all the delights of Tokyo with these personal tours.
• Tokyo in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.
• Touring App - download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again!
• Street Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed street atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. A metro map of Tokyo is also included.
• Useful Japanese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by.

Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Tokyo to show you around this fascinating city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Tokyo has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Explore Tokyo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all this Japanese capital city has to offer....