Namahage Museum
Why does the Namahage legend remain in this land of Oga? Numerous precious documents filled with memories are exhibited. In addition, 150 Namahage masks, each with delicate differences, are displayed. The masks and costumes from different regions on display together are definitely worth seeing.
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Street address
- Aza Mizukuisawa, Kitaurashinzan, Oga City, Akita
Access
- Take train to Hadachi Station on the JR Oga Line. Take taxi for 15 min.
Opening Hours
- 8:30-17:00
Closed
- Open every day
Best season
- All year
Point
- Traditional Namahage customs can be experienced at the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum adjacent to the Namahage Museum. It is recommended to be visited together with the Namahage Museum.
Spots around
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Akita Inu Visitor Center
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Lake Tazawa
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Nyudozaki
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Oga Aquarium GAO
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The Town of Masuda
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Akita Airport
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Akita Furusato Village
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Former Ikeda Family Garden
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Kamakura
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Akita Museum of Art
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi