Namahage Museum

Museums

なまはげ館

Namahage Museum introduces the folklore and history of Oga Namahage at Mizukuisawa, Kitaura Shinzan, in Oga, Akita Prefecture, postal code 010-0685. Official pages describe the museum as a place to explore why the Namahage custom took root in Oga and how the winter folk event is practiced today. Contact telephone is 0185-22-5050, and groups of 15 or more should reserve in advance. Pair the stop with nearby Shinzan denshokan programs when available, and confirm current hours and tickets on the official site before travel.