A guide to one of Japan's best-kept secrets. Lying in a quiet basin enclosed by steep hills, Chichibu is an idyllic haven of temples, shrines, and serene landscape only a short train ride from the heart of Tokyo. The guide features updated, easy-to-follow maps of the 34-temple pilgrimage route and a fold-out map of the Chichibu area. Model itineraries, and a guide to the area's numerous festivals, are also included.