Journeys in Japan - Season 7 - Eps 32: Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage

2016-11-1528 min⭐ 9/10

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.

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Journeys in Japan

Title: Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Last Air Date: 2024-12-03

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 15

Total Episodes: 515

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK

Synopsis

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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