Nakasendo Post Town
sightseeing
Okegawa-shuku, a post town along Nakasendo that retains its old atmosphere and is home to cultural properties such as the Takemura Ryokan (former Hatago) and the residences of the Shimamura and Kobayashi families.
Furthermore, Okegawa is famous for Safflower, which has brought wealth and culture to the post town. As proof of this, stone lanterns donated by safflower merchants can be seen at Okegawa Inari Shrine.
Basic Information
Location
1-11-19 Kotobuki, Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture (Nakasendo Post Town Center)
TEL
048-778-3567(Nakasendo Post Town Center)
How to get there
Public transport
Okegawa station (JR Takasaki line)