Private Half Day Akita Namahage Tour with Licensed Guide
Akita Prefecture, Japanby Tomio Yokouchi
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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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. *** Additional information **** This tour is up to 3 guests, because the car I can provide is a small car. But if you are 4 guests including one or more child who is younger than 10 years old, it will be ok with four guests. Three people should be packed in the back seat. In this case please let me know.
What's included
- English guiding
- 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)
Itinerary
- 1
Namahage Museum
1 hour
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.
- 2
Ogashinzan Traditional Museum
1 hour
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.
- 3
Michi no Eki Oga Ogare
1.5 hours
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.
Meeting and pickup
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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.
End point
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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.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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