Chichibu

The Arakawa River defines the setting of Chichibu — its valley opens into a basin enclosed by the mountains of western Saitama, shaping a compact city with close ties to its rural surroundings. Chichibu Shrine stands at the town’s centre and is closely associated with the Chichibu Night Festival, held each December with large decorated floats, music and fireworks. The festival is included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage listing for Japan’s float festivals. Chichibu is also the starting point for the Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage, a route of Buddhist temples across the region. See how Chichibu relates to Saitama’s mountain country by browsing webcams from the surrounding area.

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