Orientation (Getting your bearings) and Maps of Japan
Where to Find City Guide Maps of Tokyo and surrounding areas
Travel Tip Buy, borrow, whatever it takes, and study transit maps of Tokyo before arrival. This briefing and orientation will allow you to enjoy your trip and give you confidence in asking for directions from a Japanese person who may speak very little English.
Bilingual maps are highly recommend
persons you ask for directions may not be fluent in English, but if you point to the place on your map they will understand what you are looking for. You never know, the person may go out of their way and personally guide you to your destination! Japanese customer service; the best in the world!
We highly recommend buying the latest editions ofKodansha Tokyo Subway Guide
Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide
Japan: A Bilingual Atlas
published by Kodansha International. The maps in their books are bilingual and even the local Tokyo People are impressed by the detail in these books and use them themselves.
Japan has one of the most efficient train & subway system in the world
Maps of Japan
City of JapanPrefectures of Japan
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Recommended Books
(1) Kodansha Tokyo Subway Guide(2) Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide (New Edition!)
(3) Japan: A Bilingual Atlas
