Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum

A museum where visitors can experience the folklore of Namahage, ogres which traditionally sit homes in the area on New Year’s to frighten misbehaving children. The museum, housed inside a prototypical magariya-style construction common to the area, stands next to the Namahage Museum, which is dedicated to presenting the history and culture of Namahage. Here visitors can take part in a Namahage folk custom class and experience the custom of Namahage, something otherwise very difficult for visitors to see outside of New Year’s Eve. The museum also displays traditional lifestyle tools and accoutrements used in the area. Be sure the purchase the money-saving joint ticket which grants access both to this museum and the Namahage Museum.

Spot details

Address: Akita Pref. Ogashi Kitaurashinzan Mizukuisawa 97 Map
Area: Central Akita / Oga Peninsula Area
Phone: 0185333033
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] 770 yen (common ticket with Namahage Museum 880 yen)
※Dec.- Mar.Common ticket with Hanamahage Museum 1,100 yen
※Subject to change due to consumption tax increase
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available (while viewing the image on the tablet)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available