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Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City
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Nagano City in central Japan offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the country's unique natural, cultural and historical features. From the iconic, ancient temple of Zenkoji, to the historic castle precinct of Matsushiro, to the surrounding forested mountains replete with magnificent views, Nagano City has something for everyone. This book is the most thoroughly researched and comprehensive English language guide to the city's natural, historical and cultural sites. It provides insightful and fascinating details of the pilgrims' walk to Zenkoji temple, the various buildings and war-time tunnels of Matsushiro, the deeply spiritual highlands of Togakushi, and hikes and walks in the remote mountains on the edge of the city. The 16 tours in this book provide all the information readers need to make the most of their visit to the city. Each tour has a detailed English description, colour photographs, and a full colour map. The 16 hikes, walks and bike rides are:
Mt Jizuki Hike
Mt Omine Hike
Nagano Station to Zenkoji Temple Pilgrim Walk/Ride
Nagano Station to Ueda Castle Park via Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Ride
Mt Chausu Hike
Matsushiro Walk/Ride
Mt Amakazari Hike
Mt Kimyo Hike
Mt Taro Hike
Togakushi Five Shrines Walk
Togakushi Lake Walk
Togakushi Beech Forest and Mt Meno Hike
Mt Iizuna Hike
Mt Jinbadaira Hike
Mt Sunahachi Hike
Mt Hijiri Hike

LanguageEnglish
PublisherPeter Ninnes
Release dateNov 29, 2011
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City

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  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City

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    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City
    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City

    Seen the big cities and tourist havens of Japan? This detailed and very handy guidebook provides you with a new and enchanting way to experience this fascinating country, just 2 hours from Tokyo. Tour the mountains, towns, villages and farms of Chikuma City in rugged Nagano, Japan, and experience breathtaking vistas, hidden temples and shrines, and buildings from by-gone eras. Chikuma City provides an intimate and memorable engagement with a rarely experienced side of Japan, and this book is the perfect companion for your trip. Each tour has a detailed English description and map, and introduces the user to many natural features, as well as the cultural and historical aspects of the area covered. Even with no Japanese language ability, users will be able to find their way around the routes, and glean surprising details about the nature, culture and history of the sites you encounter.

  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs

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    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs
    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs

    Ueda City is in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture, in the middle of the main Japanese island of Honshu. Less than two hours from Tokyo, the city and its surroundings provide an intriguing mixture of nature, history and culture. Encircled by forested, 2000m high mountains, there are a wealth of hiking opportunities providing dramatic views down to the Chikuma River valley and adjacent fertile plains. The city has a rich history, which is explored in a number of walks in this book. Bessho Onsen provides a chance to soak in some ancient hot springs. In addition, there are famous temples and shrines nearby, many dating from the 13th century. Strategically located between Tokyo and Niigata, the Ueda area was the scene of a number of historic battles during the 15th century. Later, in the Edo era, it became an important site for commerce, transport and agriculture. Many reminders of these times are described in this book. Ueda City and environs provide a memorable engagement with one of Japan's most livable cities. Each tour has a detailed English description, colour photographs, and a full-colour map. Even with no Japanese language ability, readers will be able to find their way around the routes, and glean fascinating details about the sights encountered. Includes Ueda and Sakaki Area 1. Central Ueda City Walk/Ride 2. Unno Juku Walk/Ride 3. Mt Taro Hike 4. Mt Daidou Hike 5. Ikushima Tarushima Shrine and Mt Higashi Hike Bessho Onsen Area 6. Bessho Onsen Walk/Ride 7. Shioda Plains Walk/Ride 8. Mt Ogami Hike 9. Mt Tokko Hike Aoki Village Area 10. Mt Juukan and Mt Otaka Hike 11. Mt Komayumi Hike Maruko Area 12. Maruko Castle Park and Temples Walk Sugadaira Kogen 13. Mt Azumaya and Mt Neko Hike Yunomaru Kogen 14. Mt Eboshi and Mt Yunomaru Hike 15. Mt Kagonoto and Mt Mizunoto Hike Komoro City Area 16. Nunobiki Temple and Komoro Castle Park Hike

  • Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs

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    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs
    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Karuizawa and Environs

    Lush forests, soaring mountains, a unique history mixing East and West, plus outlet shopping and golf courses galore: Karuizawa has something for everyone. The town is tucked into the easternmost part of Nagano Prefecture, in the middle of the main Japanese island of Honshu. Only one hour from Tokyo, the area has an abundance of hiking, walking and biking opportunities. Visit well-preserved buildings from the town's origins as a summer retreat. Enjoy the brilliant colours of autumn. Relax on tranquil mountain tops. Admire the mansions of the rich and famous. Soak up the beauty of waterfalls and tree-lined avenues. This book provides a detailed guide to all the different aspects of the town and its environs. Each tour has a detailed English description, colour photographs, and a full-colour map. Even with no Japanese language ability, readers will be able to find their way around the routes, and learn fascinating details about the sights along the way.

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    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Nagano City
    Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Nagano City

    Nagano City in central Japan offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the country's unique natural, cultural and historical features. From the iconic, ancient temple of Zenkoji, to the historic castle precinct of Matsushiro, to the surrounding forested mountains replete with magnificent views, Nagano City has something for everyone. This book is the most thoroughly researched and comprehensive English language guide to the city's natural, historical and cultural sites. It provides insightful and fascinating details of the pilgrims' walk to Zenkoji temple, the various buildings and war-time tunnels of Matsushiro, the deeply spiritual highlands of Togakushi, and hikes and walks in the remote mountains on the edge of the city. The 16 tours in this book provide all the information readers need to make the most of their visit to the city. Each tour has a detailed English description, colour photographs, and a full colour map. The 16 hikes, walks and bike rides are: Mt Jizuki Hike Mt Omine Hike Nagano Station to Zenkoji Temple Pilgrim Walk/Ride Nagano Station to Ueda Castle Park via Kawanakajima Ancient Battlefield Ride Mt Chausu Hike Matsushiro Walk/Ride Mt Amakazari Hike Mt Kimyo Hike Mt Taro Hike Togakushi Five Shrines Walk Togakushi Lake Walk Togakushi Beech Forest and Mt Meno Hike Mt Iizuna Hike Mt Jinbadaira Hike Mt Sunahachi Hike Mt Hijiri Hike

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Peter Ninnes

Peter Ninnes has lived and travelled extensively in Japan since 2005, initially as a tourist and then as a resident from 2007-2015. Apart from Japan, he has lived in East Timor, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the US. He currently calls Sydney, Australia home.

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