Namahage Museum

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An experiential facility where you can experience the power and history of Namahage!

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Overview

The Namahage Museum is a museum in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the traditional performing art of 'Namahage' from the Oga Peninsula. The Oga Peninsula is known as a region where the traditional performing art known as 'Namahage' has been passed down for generations. At the Namahage Museum, you can learn in detail about its history and culture. The museum displays actual Namahage masks and costumes that have been used, photographs, and more, allowing visitors to learn about the origins and meaning of Namahage, as well as its role in contemporary society. There is also a corner where you can try on a Namahage costume and take photos, providing an opportunity for both adults and children to experience the power and traditional culture of Namahage. Furthermore, the Namahage Museum has a theater where movies and video works related to Namahage are screened. The Namahage Museum is beloved by many as a central hub for tourism on the Oga Peninsula. The adjacent Oga Masuzan Tradition Hall offers live Namahage performances. Visiting both the Namahage Museum and the Oga Masuzan Tradition Hall allows for a deeper understanding of the traditional performing art of Namahage in Oga.

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Address: Kita-ura Masuzumi Kuizazawa, Oga City, Akita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Akita

Access: Car: 40 minutes from Akita Expressway Showa Oga Peninsula I.C. 50 minutes from Akita Ferry Terminal 20 minutes from JR Oga Line Hatate Station (15 minutes by taxi) Show route

Op.Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: No holidays

Fee: General admission: ¥550, Elementary/Junior High/High School students: ¥275 Group rate (15 or more people): ¥495, Elementary/Junior High/High School students: ¥220 Combined ticket available for the Namahage Museum and the adjacent Oga Magayama Tradition Hall.

INFO: The Namahage Museum is a museum dedicated to Namahage, a traditional folk performance from the Oga Peninsula. The museum showcases actual Namahage masks and costumes used in performances, along with photographs and other materials that help visitors understand the history and culture surrounding this unique tradition. There's even a fun photo corner where you can try on a Namahage costume – a great experience for both adults and children! Next door, you'll find the Oga Magayama Tradition Hall, where you can witness a live Namahage performance. Visiting both the Namahage Museum and the Oga Magayama Tradition Hall offers a truly immersive experience, allowing you to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Oga's Namahage tradition.