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Private Full Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide
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5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
Namahage is designated an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO.
On this tour, you can enjoy various local spots in the Oga peninsula facing the Sea of Japan. The highlight is, of course, the Namahage show played in the Oga Shinzan folklore museum. You can't miss it when you visit Akita. You can also visit Mt.Kanpuzan observatory and Nyuodo-zaki. Those are nice photo spots of Oga. Finally, we stop at Michinoeki-Oga(roadside station Oga) to enjoy a pleasant shopping time.
What's Included
- English guiding
- Lunch
- Admission fee(Mt.kanpuan 550, Namahage Museum 550, Ogashinzan 700 JPY）)
- Guide's Private car (5,000 JPY) or Hired Taxi (25,000-30,000 JPY)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
JR Akita Station, in front of the ticket gate. I'm hanging my ID card on my neck. I'm holding a sign with your name.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Namahage Museum
Namahage is thought to be a deity from Mt.Shinzan with a demonic mask and straw coat. They come to fix children's and wife-in-low's laziness with loring voices and sounds. In this museum, you can witness various types of demonic masks and costumes depending on the area in the Oga peninsula. Enjoy a short movie to learn about the Namahage ritual.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ogashinzan Traditional Museum
This is a must-see spot in the Oga peninsula. The realistic Namahage show can be seen in an old relocated farmers' house. The show is played in the very local Akita dialect. But you can feel Namahage talking with the head of the house so funny.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Michi no Eki Oga Ogare
Best spot to buy souvenirs of Oga and whole Akita area. Have some snacks and enjoy Oga salty soft ice cream. Please take your time to enjoy shopping.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Tomio Yokouchi
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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