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Shirakami & Oga area guide

For Namahage and a wild coast.

What this area is like

The Oga Peninsula is home to the Namahage, masked visitors of New Year’s Eve, with a museum where you can see them all year. Cape Nyudozaki looks out to sea, and the Akita side of Shirakami-Sanchi lies to the north.

Plan your visit

The JR Oga Line takes about an hour from Akita. A car makes the peninsula easier.

Choose your next step

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