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A Tenmangu founded in 1680 enshrining the deity of learning — plum blossoms and rows of ema votive plaques mark Okegawa's premier shrine for academic success

An ancient shrine linked to Yamato Takeru's eastern campaign legend — a tutelary guardian embodying the history of Okegawa, once famous for safflower production along the Nakasendo

An ancient Hikawa shrine that sheltered Nakasendo travelers at Okegawa-juku — its autumn float procession still evokes the golden age of the old post town

A Jodo nembutsu temple founded around 1430 — Amida Nyorai's vow has supported the salvation of Okegawa-juku travelers and townspeople through the centuries

A branch of Suwa Taisha transplanted from Shinano — Takeminakata's blessings over agriculture and martial valor have guarded Nakasendo farming villages for centuries

A Shingon Mikkyo temple founded around 1270 — the indestructible wisdom of Dainichi Nyorai burns in the goma flames of this ancient Okegawa hall

A Hachiman shrine from around 1240 — Emperor Ojin's divine valor and victory blessings drew Nakasendo travelers and remain the pride of Okegawa's guardian worship

Home to the Daibanseki — Japan's heaviest surviving chikaraishi at around 610 kg, lifted by legendary strongman Sannomiya Unosuke on this Nakasendo post-town shrine ground