For anyone who ever ventured into the subway system of Tokyo, it's like being lost in a maze! The overwhelming sense of utter hopelessness- which direction to go, which lines to take, where to buy the tickets, etc- can thoroughly throw one off, especially someone who can't speak or read Japanese!
Help is at hand with the publication of this tremendous little guidebook. It is a wonderful booster for many who need to make sense of Tokyo's confusing and multi-faceted subway system. This book comes with these highly commendable features:
- Full-color maps, with detailed keys for each subway line, the names of stations in English and Japanese, color-coding for transfers, etc.
- Pointers on how to navigate the Tokyo Maze, from buying tickets to making transfers.
- Lists of key destinations by category at each exit.
- Profiles of the most important districts in Tokyo, with full-color maps that provide an overview of interesting locations.
Author/Artist: Boye Lafayette De Mente
Format: Softcover, 4-3/8" x 8-1/4"
ISBN: 0-8048-3684-1
Publisher: Tuttle Pub, 2005 August
160 pages,
English text
