In the late Edo period, Okegawa was known as a major production area of safflower, ranking second nationwide after Yamagata in production volume. It is said that merchants visited Okegawa inn in search of high-quality safflowers called "Okegawa Enji", bringing prosperity. Every mid-June, the main event "Safflower Festival" is held in "Safflower Town Okegawa City".

Place：Michi-no-Eki Benibana-no-Sato Okegawa (Main Venue)

Contact：048-788-4929

https://www.city.okegawa.lg.jp/soshiki/shiminseikatsu/sangyokankou/shokai/kanko/5570.html