Yutori Publishing book catalog

Practical guides for travel, reflection, and everyday discovery.

Yutori Publishing creates clear guidebooks for readers who want a calm, approachable way into unfamiliar places, traditions, and personal learning, with books now available in English and Japanese.

Browse by interest. Explore Japan onsen and ryokan guides for independent travelers, or follow The Grimoire Collection from Lenormand foundations to advanced tarot spreads.

Book catalog

Yutori Publishing guidebooks

Each book is designed to make a specific subject easier to understand, compare, and use in real life.

Choose by interest

Which Yutori guide should you choose?

Start with the subject that matches what you want to plan, learn, or understand next.

Divination series

The Grimoire Collection

Choose English or Japanese Lenormand guides for card-reading foundations and Grand Tableau practice, or the Japanese tarot guide for the advanced Opening of the Key spread.

First Lenormand reading

ファーストステップ ルノルマン

For anyone new to Lenormand cards who wants a gentle Japanese introduction — card meanings, simple spreads, and a first look at the Grand Tableau.

Japanese Lenormand

グランタブロー

For readers ready to spread all 36 Lenormand cards and read love, work, money, relationships, and the larger life map.

Japanese tarot

Opening of the Key

For tarot readers who want to move beyond the Celtic Cross into a full 78-card Golden Dawn method.

Japanese incense art

Kodo

For curious readers who want a clear, respectful introduction to kodo — the art of listening to incense — its history, fragrant woods, tools, and etiquette.

Japanese swords and history

THE KATANA

For readers drawn to samurai history and craftsmanship — the stories behind 40+ legendary blades, the Tenka-Goken, and the masters who forged them.

Hokkaido ski and lake onsen

Hokkaido

Niseko, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, Shiraoi, and Kojohama for resort stays, volcanic scenery, and restorative hot springs.

First onsen trip

Hakone

Easy access from Tokyo, classic ryokan, mountain views, and a simple introduction to hot spring travel.

Mountain hot springs

Nagano

A broad guide to alpine onsen towns, ski-and-soak trips, and traditional ryokan stays.

Coastal retreats

Izu

Seaside baths, ocean views, historic onsen towns, and relaxed hot spring escapes south of Tokyo.

Iconic onsen culture

Kusatsu

Famous sulfur springs, strong onsen identity, and nearby quiet stays beyond the main town.

Quieter regional Japan

Tochigi

Nikko, Kinugawa, Shiobara, nature, temples, and less crowded hot spring areas.

Snow country and culture

Niigata

Echigo-Yuzawa, Myoko, Tsukioka, Senami, Sado, mountain inns, coastal baths, and winter scenery.

About the books

Clear, practical guidebooks across language and subject.

Yutori Publishing focuses on guidebooks that help readers move from curiosity to confident next steps. Some books support travel planning across Japan's onsen regions, from Hokkaido resort areas to quieter countryside routes; others introduce reflective practices through The Grimoire Collection, now spanning English Lenormand guides, Japanese Lenormand practice, and a Japanese tarot volume.

  • Clear language labels so English and Japanese books are easy to tell apart
  • Practical structure for comparing choices and taking action
  • Focused guidance for travel, learning, divination, and everyday reflection

FAQ

Yutori Publishing questions

Are all Yutori Publishing books travel guidebooks?

No. The catalog began with Japan onsen and ryokan guidebooks, and now also includes divination guides covering Lenormand and tarot.

Which book is best for learning Lenormand cards?

First Steps in Lenormand is the English starting point for the 36 Lenormand cards. グランタブロー リーディング読本 is the Japanese guide for readers ready to approach the full 36-card Grand Tableau.

Which onsen guidebook is best for first-time visitors to Japan?

The Hakone Onsen Ryokan Guide is the easiest starting point because Hakone is close to Tokyo and has many ryokan options for international travelers.

Are these guidebooks written in English?

Most travel guidebooks are written in English. グランタブロー リーディング読本 and Opening of the Key - 黄金の夜明け団のタロット展開法 are written in Japanese, and each catalog card is labeled by language.