Tokyo Maze – 42 Walks in and around the Japanese Capital: A Guide with 108 Photos, 48 Maps, 300 Weblinks and 100 Tips (Japan Travel Guide)

► 4th edition, updated OCTOBER 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. This 4th edition has been updated after visiting Tokyo in January 2026 .

Inside the guide:
• 42 complete walking tours to over 400 sights in and around Tokyo.
• Recommended lunch-break and coffee-stop for each walk.
• NEW: Routes possible for wheelchair and stroller users.
• NEW: List of best autumn leaves spots (ginkgo and maple) .
• NEW: Print quality and readability of 48 area maps improved, QR-Codes for all Online Maps available.
• Each itinerary begins and ends at a railway or subway station.
• 108 photos offer first impressions.
• Over 100 insider tips aid readers in their pre-trip preparations and during their stay.
• Over 450 bookmarks enable travelers to access additional information on the internet.
• A calendar shows at a glance which festivals are taking place at any given time.
• Online maps are available for 21 tours, featuring additional tips on accommodation, shopping, and food and drink.
• Personal Top 10 tips on architecture, observation points, parks and gardens, shopping streets and malls, boutiques, hotels, cultural experiences, fine arts and other museums, architecture of police boxes, theatres, 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.