Namahage Museum
なまはげ館
The Namahage Museum in Oga City introduces Namahage, the famous folk tradition of the Oga area. The Namahage of Oga were designated a nationally important intangible folk cultural property in 1978. The museum displays real masks and costumes from 60 areas of Oga, as well as materials on the nature and traditions of the Oga Peninsula.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 8:30–17:00.
- Closed
Open all year round.
- Admission
Adults 660 yen; elementary to high school students 330 yen (group discounts for over 15 people).
A combined ticket with the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum costs 1,100 yen for adults and 600 yen for students.
- Getting there
The museum is next to the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum; Shinzan Shrine is a 5-minute walk away.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Real Namahage masks and costumes from 60 areas of Oga are on display.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- In the Namahage live performance at the neighbouring Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum, the head of the household placates the Namahage with food and wine. Visitors may simply look around.
- Shinzan Shrine, a short uphill walk away, is a place of worship where offerings have been made for almost 2,000 years.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Akita and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Akita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:30
- Sunrise06:12
- Dhuhr11:25
- Asr14:11
- Maghrib16:34
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Akita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Akita.
Places to pray near Namahage Museum
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Namahage Museum
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Kumpei Shiraishi, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): namahage-oga.akita.jp, japan.travel