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Oga Peninsula Namahage
男鹿半島なまはげAkita · Tohoku
The Oga Peninsula is famous for its Namahage tradition, where local men dress as demons to scare children into good behavior during the New Year. The Namahage Museum showcases this unique cultural heritage, featuring exhibits and performances that highlight the region's rugged coastline and folklore.
- Best season
- Winter
- Winter, during the New Year celebrations
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 3.9· 629 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Nearest station
- Hadachi Station
- Website
- city.oga.akita.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~3h 57m by car
Tags
historyfolklorerugged coast
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