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» 4th edition, updated MARCH 2026 «
TOKYO MAZE – 42 Walks is no ordinary travel guide. The author is no stranger to Japan either, having spent 30 years visiting the country as a student, on work assignments and as a writer. He even lived in Tokyo for five years. Alongside all the main attractions, this guide takes you to places which don’t get a mention elsewhere.

Inside the guide:

• 42 complete walking tours to over 400 sights in and around Tokyo.
• Recommended lunch breaks and coffee stops for each walk.
• Each itinerary begins and ends at a railway or subway station.
• Over 100 insider tips for trip planning and on-site guidance.
• Over 450 web links for quick access to online information.
• Festival calendar covering key events throughout the year.
• Interactive online maps for 21 tours with food and hotel tips.
• Personal Top 10 lists: Architecture, observation points, parks and gardens, shopping streets, boutiques, hotels, cultural experiences, museums, police box architecture, theaters, temples, and shrines.

Regardless of whether you come to Japan on a package holiday, under your own steam or if you’re even planning to live in Tokyo for a while, this guide will enrich your stay. Please note: a conscious decision was made to print this guide in black and white in order to provide you with a wealth of detailed and up-to-the-minute information at a low price. If color photographs are a priority, you should opt for the e-book version with color photos.