The Best of Kansai: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe

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Summary: More Helpful for Residents than Tourists
Review: Lacking a chapter on where to stay, but naming a good local lawyer, this is more of a reference for residents, than it is a guide for tourists.

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Summary: Marvellous
Review: Pithy, funnily written, refreshing change from staid travel books. No good for Nara, but great for Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe. I lived in the area for eight years and still I didn't know most of the places mentioned.

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Summary: Helpful guide
Review: This was very helpful to us in our recent trip to Kansai/Kyoto/Osaka. No good for Nara, but plenty of other helpful things.