Peter Ninnes: 7 books

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...

Alec and Jill return to Sydney from a stint working in Japan. They are delighted to find a house containing a real Japanese-style bath with silky-smooth water. However, a heavy rainstorm causes havoc, revealing the bath's dark secret.

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,...

Northern Nagano in Japan has some of the world's best snow parks. The powder is first class and the variety of slopes is endless. The area also has some of Japan's best hot springs. What better way to relax after a big day out on the snow than in a hot bath in an exquisite setting? This book introduces...

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...

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,...

Nagano Prefecture with its towering, forest-covered mountains is rightly known as the Roof of Japan. It is a place with a rarefied atmosphere, steeped in ancient history and mysterious arts. It is not surprising, then, that Nagano Prefecture is also rich in legends and folk tales. In this land, super...