Journeys in Japan

Season 7, Episode 32

Episode Title: Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage

Air Date: 2016-11-15

Overview:

For hundreds of years, pilgrims have made their way to the hills of Chichibu, northwest of Tokyo, to follow an ancient pilgrimage route. Wearing special pure white tunics, they visit 34 Buddhist temples in the area that are dedicated to the Bodhisattva Kannon. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Estella Mak returns to Chichibu to complete the pilgrimage she began in the spring.