Revised and updated by the author, this is the only guide to one of Japan`s best-kept secrets, an idyllic haven of temples, shrines, and serene hills only a short train ride from the heart of Tokyo. Chichibu, a quiet basin enclosed by steep hills, is an area that evokes the charm and beauty .of traditional Japan. This book features newly updated, easy-to-follow maps of the 34-temple pilgrimage route and a foldout map of the Chichibu area; model itineraries; and comprehensive information about the area`s numerous festivals.