Chichibu

Chichibu is a city northwest of Tokyo, in Japan. It's known for the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage route, which travels between 34 temples across the surrounding mountains. In the city, Kinshoji Temple, the 4th on the route, has hundreds of Buddha statues. Muse Park has striking fall foliage and Hitsujiyama Park has vibrant spring blooms. The vintage Paleo Express steam train runs through the valley to nearby Kumagaya.