O’Malley, Thomas – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:31:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png O’Malley, Thomas – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 Pocket Kyoto & Osaka https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/pocket-kyoto-osaka/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=41936 Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Kyoto & Osaka – and discover twice the place in half the time!

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  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Nishiki Market, Gion, and Umeda Sky Building
  • Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions  
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  • Discover ‘A Few Surprises’ in a new feature that showcases Kyoto & Osaka’s best kept secrets and rising trends  
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  • Make quick travel decisions using ‘Trip Planning’ pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance  
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  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
  • Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Kyoto & Osaka
  • Covers: Kyoto – Kyoto Station & South Kyoto; Downtown Kyoto; Imperial Palace & Around; Gion & Southern Higashiyama; Northern Higashiyama; Northwest Kyoto; Arashiyama & Sagano. Osaka – Kita; Minami

 

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet’s Pocket Kyoto & Osaka.

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