[Akita, Oga] The most premium experience in Oga on New Year's Eve! "Oga Namahage Event Experience Tour"

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine

Possible number of bookings

1～11
Participating age

18Age ～ 80 Age
Duration

5～6 hours

Plan description

This special tour allows you to experience the Namahage festival held on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture! You can participate in this traditional folk event held in the Oga region on New Year's Eve. This is a precious experience typically reserved for local residents. Participation in the event is optional, and participants can choose to play the role of Namahage, help out, or simply observe the event. The tour is scheduled as follows: 2:45 PM: Meet at the Namahage Museum, check-in, and general information session. 3:00 PM: Pre-learning at the Folklore Museum. 3:30 PM: Visit to the Namahage Museum, followed by an early dinner. 4:20 PM: Departure to each area (departure times vary by area). 5:00 PM: Namahage event experience (event start times vary by area). 8:30 PM: Departure to the Namahage Museum. 9:00 PM: Disbandment from the Namahage Museum. Pick-up and drop-off from Oga Station is available as an option. Please note that only men will play the Namahage role. You cannot choose the area where you experience the event.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 7 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation between 7 and 4 days in advance: 30% Cancellation between 3 and 2 days in advance: 40% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	The event may be cancelled due to bad weather. Please note that we cannot compensate for expenses such as transportation costs to the site in the event of cancellation.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～11
About duration	5～6 hours 6 hours (experience time 3 hours)
Operating period	2025/12/31
Assembly time	Please be at 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Booking deadline	until 14:59 13 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Please wear non-slip shoes in case of rain. ・Please bring a hat, gloves, a change of clothes, and warm clothing in case of snow.

Matters require attention	If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may not be able to participate.

Access - Map

61-2 Mizukuisawa, Kitaura Mayama, Oga City, Akita Prefecture

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Assembly point

Namahage Museum (in front of the ticket office inside the museum)

If you arrive by car

・Approximately 40 minutes from the Showa Oga Peninsula IC on the Akita Expressway. Parking: 250 cars, large buses: allowed

If you arrive by train

・Approximately 25 minutes by taxi from JR Oga Line "Oga Station"

If you arrive by other means of transportation

・An optional shuttle service from Oga Station to the Namahage Museum is also available. ・A reservation-only Namahage Shuttle (No. 9, departing 13:30 - arriving 13:55) is also available departing from JR Oga Station.

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（一社）男鹿市観光協会

: Akita Oga Peninsula

: Hobby / Cultural experience Traditional culture experience Traditional culture experience

Authorization issued by	Akita Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Business No. 2-46 Domestic Travel Business Manager Yutaka Sato
Insurance information	"All Japan Travel Association Travel Accident Compensation System (Package Travel Compensation System)" Injury and death: 10 to 30 million yen, hospitalization: 4,000 to 12,000 yen, surgery: 20,000 to 120,000 yen, outpatient visits: 2,500 to 7,500 yen
License and Qualifications	We have asked people who have been involved in the Oga Namahage event in the local area for many years to act as guides.