Reviews

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Here are a selection of reviews of the book taken from the international press, as well as some comments from readers who bought Japan by Rail from Amazon.

Reviews from international media:

"A fascinating book" Steve Wright In The Afternoon, BBC Radio 2

"This excellent guide will point you in the right direction…it’s great for getting about" Sunday Times

"Does exactly what it says on the cover - and does it well" Wanderlust

"This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of rail travel in Japan…an invaluable companion" Railway Magazine

"A great primer" Daily Telegraph

"The book makes getting around Japan easy…even useful to a local" Sunday Mail, Malaysia

"I commend the new Japan by Rail" The Independent

"Japan by Rail will help you get on the right track" The Japan Times

"If you are thinking of touring Japan for a few weeks, this is the best planning guide you could want" JETAA magazine

"A gem of a guide" Daily Yomiuri

"Japan by Rail is remarkable both for the detail of its rail travel information and for the breadth of its general knowledge about culture, sightseeing and dining" Japan Rail website

"A true travel guide…highly recommended for potential and armchair travellers alike" Bullet-In magazine

"Trailblazer’s new guide is practical, highly interesting and should enable the visitor to save money and add to the enjoyment of Japan" National Railway Museum Journal

Reader reviews from online bookstore, Amazon:

"This book is a must if you intend to make long-distance travelling using trains in Japan. Very comprehensive and practically written."

"If you’re planning to travel in Japan, I definitely recommend this book."

"I soon found that the only way of really efficiently getting from A to B was to use Mr Zarifeh's book."

"This book helps you get off the beaten track to explore."