I've just had a look at Peter Ninnes' new hiking guide to Chikuma City in Nagano Prefecture. It's titled "Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 20 Nature, History and Culture Tours in Chikuma City." It contains a good mix of hikes within the city and hikes in the nearby mountains. The maps are very clear and easy to use and the route descriptions are excellent, making this a useful guide for non-Japanese speakers. There's also excellent information on getting to/from the hikes. This guide is highly recommended for anyone who wants to make a thorough exploration of a beautiful part of Japan. The book can be downloaded from Smashwords.
