🗺️ Oga Peninsula

🎨 Attraction Gallery

📝 Introduction

Famous for the intangible cultural heritage of "Namaboko," the picturesque peninsula.

📖 Details

The northwest part of Akita Prefecture features a peninsula that extends into the Sea of Japan. The renowned "Namahage" of Oga was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2018. The so-called "Namahage" is a traditional event held on New Year's Eve in over 80 areas within the Oga Peninsula. The "Namahage Sedo Festival," held in mid-February, the "Oga Shinzan Heritage Hall," where visitors can experience Namahage activities throughout the year, and the "Namahage Museum," which showcases over 150 Namahage masks, all offer a rich variety of activities and facilities related to Namahage. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the Oga Peninsula is famous for its beautiful landscapes that extend from the mountain line to the coastline, especially the spectacular coastal scenery from Minato to the west coast and at Inudōzaki. In addition to the beloved winter delicacy, the "Kinki" fish, there is a wide variety of fresh seafood, including sea bream, cod, and crab. A must-try dish is the bold "Ishiyaki" cuisine, where seafood is cooked instantly in a wooden tub filled with hot water and red-hot stones. There is also the "Oga Onsen," known for its salt content similar to seawater, which is said to have skin-beautifying effects. It is recommended to stay overnight and leisurely explore the Oga Peninsula.

⭐ Highlights

The famous "Oga Namahage" event has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The picturesque land is home to numerous tourist attractions. There is a rich variety of delicious food, including fresh seafood and the renowned "Ishiyaki cuisine." There is also the "Oga Onsen" area and several accommodation facilities.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you offer foreign language services? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: Foreign language services are not available within the peninsula. However, at the "Oga Shinzan Heritage Museum" and "Namahage Museum," communication can be facilitated using tablets (in English, Chinese, and Korean).

Q: Can you re-enter each facility?

A: Sure. However, the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum is limited to one visit only. Additionally, the "Oga Aquarium" and "Nyudozaki Lighthouse" cannot be re-entered.

Q: Do the facilities have free Wi-Fi?

A: Wi-Fi is only available at the "Seibokugikan."

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: There are coin-operated lockers at "男鹿" Station.

Q: Please inform me about the frequency of trains or buses?

A: To get from Akita Station to Oga Station, please use the Oga Line, which has only one train per hour. The bus service is also infrequent. About a 5-minute walk from the station, you will find "Oga Car Rental" and "Oga Bicycle Rental." Alternatively, you can use the "Oga Shared Taxi," which requires advance reservation.

Q: Are there hot spring facilities?

A: About a 20 to 30-minute drive away is the "Oga Onsen Town," famous for its "Bijin-yu" (Beauty Hot Springs). There are six ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) in the area. If you make a reservation in advance, they also offer a free pick-up service.