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UPCOMINGMatsuri· Annual
Namahage Sedo Matsuri
なまはげ柴灯まつり
Akita · Tohoku
A 900-year-old Shinto fire ritual (Saito-sai) at Shinzan Shrine in Oga fused with Namahage folklore: masked demon-deities descend the mountainside by torchlight, with taiko drumming and ceremonial dance.
- Dates
- February 12–14Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 18:00
- Location
- Akita · Tohoku
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — special paid shuttle bus (~30 min) from JR Oga Station
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
Happens every year
Best viewing tips
Advance reservation required (2,000/day cap, bookings open Dec 1); ¥1,000 admission, free for middle-school age and under.
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