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Shinzan Shrine
真山神社Akita · Tohoku
A shrine at the base of Mt. Shinzan on the Oga Peninsula, considered the spiritual home of the Namahage tradition and host to the annual Namahage Sedo Matsuri fire festival every February.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 680 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Shrine grounds are free to visit; the adjacent Namahage Museum and Folklore Museum charge separate admission.
- Nearest station
- Oga Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From JR Oga Station, use the Oga Peninsula shared taxi/shuttle (Namahage Shuttle) toward Shinzan; shrine grounds adjoin the Namahage Museum and Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum.
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