Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide
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
📍Meeting point: I'm hanging my ID card on my neck. I'm holding a sign with your name.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hNamahage 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.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hThis 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.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30mBest 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.
What’s Included
- ✓English guiding
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Admission fee(Mt.kanpuan 550, Namahage Museum 550, Ogashinzan 700 JPY）)
- ✗Guide's Private car (5,000 JPY) 1 to 3 Pax
- ✗Hired van taxi (around 60,000 JPY) more than 4 to 7 Pax
- ✗gratuity(Optional)
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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