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Nakayama is in between Narita And Haneda International Airport

Walking On Okerakaido Ways From Nakayama Horse Race

the niomon gate of Nakayama Hokekyoji roses and Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Halllotus blooming in Ryuoike in Hokekyoji colored leaves in Hosenin
In Japan, there are certain ways called 'Okerakaido' from horse races. Near Nakayama Horse Race, there are of course Okerakido ways. After JR Musashino Line 'Funabashi Hoten Station' opened directly connected the horse race, most visitors use the station and few visitors pass Okerakaido from Nakayama Horse Race. Now, the word 'Okera' means 'to loose all one's money', thus, 'Okerakaido' means that the way people lost all money at the races in Nakayama walk to the nearest station on foot.
Today, a way to Nishifunabashi Station is generally called Okerakaido from the Nakayama. But Higashinakayama Station at Keisei Line was once named Nakayama Horse Race Station, therefore, the Okerakaido might be the way to this station originally. Moreover, before Nakayama Horse Race Station was opened, most visitors could walk to Shimousa Nakayama or Keisei Nakayama Station from the Nakayama. In this page, some landmarks along the ways to Nishifunabasi, Shimousa Nakayama and Keisei Nakayama Station are introduced. In additon, some spots along a new way to Onigoe Station on Kioroshi Kaido way are also introduced. Why don't you walk on the Okerakaido ways after the races?

The Landmarks along Nakayama Okerakaido to Nishifunabashi Station

Myoken Jinja Shirne in Terauchi

Myoken Jinja Shrine in Terauchi

This shrine is the guardian deity of this town and Kafu Nagai, a famous writer, had visited.
Kazura no I well in Katsushika

Kazura no I well in Katsushika

A well became famous as Kafu Nagai found and introduced it in his essay.

西船四丁目緑地

Funabashi Yonchome Ryokuchi Park and Kasuga Jinja Shirne

They look like the urban oasisi near the railway stations.
Katsushika Jinja Shrine

Katsushika Jinja Shrine and Katsumata no Ike Koen Park

They were popular noted spots in Edo period.

The Landmarks along Okerakaido to Shimousa Nakayama Station

Nakayama Okunoin

Nakayama Oku-no-in

Nichiren had preached his first time on this place . Later, Jonin Toki built a temple.
Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine

Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine

A small shrine relates to the Founder Nichiren, Nichijo and the Prince Yamato Takeru.

Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple

Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple

Visitors could enjoy seeing cherry blossoms and some important cultural properties.
one of the tacchus, Hosenin in Nakayama

Tacchue Temples and the Branch Temples in Nakayama Hokekyoji

Some of the tacchu temples are introduced in this page.

Seikaen Garden

Seikaen Garden

A small garden on the way to Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple.
Awa Jinja Shrine

Awa Jinja Shrine

It has the legend of the young samurai Hirotsugu Satomi.

The Landmarks along Okerakaido to Onigoe Station

Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall

Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall

This small gallary has wonderful works of the great painter Kaii Higashiyama lived in Nakayama.
Takaishigami Jinja Shrine

Takaishigami Jinja Shrine

The shrine is deeply related to the battles of Konodai in Sengoku Period.

Shinmei-ji Temple

Shinmeisha Shrine and Shinmeiji Temple

They have their long history and the legend of Oguri Hangan. The Gingko is beautiful in fall.
cherry trees along Mamagawa river

Cherry trees along Mamagawa River

The Mama-gawa River is the very famous spot to enjoy seeing the blooming Cherry Blossoms.

cherry trees in Colton Plaza shopping mall

The Area Around Nikke Colton Plaza

Nikke Colton Plaza and some landmarks around are attractive and exciting to walk on.

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