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Namahage Museum, Oga

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By Higuma2017 On May 3, 2018

Absolutely fantastic, cleverly designed, with ALL the different Namahage of Oga Peninsula, history, videos, shop, attached shrines with a relevant role on the whole Namahage scene. Cannot miss the Nam... more »
By marigoldKent On April 25, 2018

It was another visit during our cruise stop excursion. Really amazing place some distance from the town but laid out really well. The Museum is modern and so well kept. A short video describes the Nam... more »
By amajoamajo On March 5, 2018

なまはげ柴灯祭りの日に伺いました。まず入館時に隣の「男鹿真山伝承館」との共通入場券(1,080円-里暮らし体験塾も付いてました)を購入するか？を聞かれます。予約できる時間を案内され、この日は遅くて最終回17:30～（18時には終わっていました）があり、時間までゆっくり展示を拝見しました。地域ごとのなまはげが110体ズラリと並ぶホールは大迫力！！お面作りの実演もありました。あと面白かったのが、変身... more »

Asked on the day of the Lantern Festival of namahage Shiba. First that common entrance and next to the OGA mayama denshokan (1080 Yen-did with village life experience school) or to buy? Will be asked. Time can be reserved and the slower these days final 17:30-(was over by 6 pm) and time slowly saw the exhibit. Namahage region 110 bodies and pillared Hall is large and powerful! There was surface making demonstrations. More interesting is the makeover corner. Taking Smartphone offers me the Festival prior to their baldness. Good memories. The SAT is cold towards a shinzan Shinto shrine and extended opening hours on this day, at 18 o'clock. I was here.

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By Massimo Burhanuddin On January 26, 2018

Namage look rather scary for children, but there is great story behind that. To get here is kind of expensive if you dont have a car since the only option is taking the taxi which cost 4.000 yen one way from the nearest station. You can also watch Namahage in action in this museum, and expect to see some children to get scared.

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By Markus Oedewald On November 30, 2017

Extremely interesting museum which describes the history of Namahage tradition in Oga peninsula. The location is in the middle of nowhere/forest. Nice place but especially the plays how Namahage "actors" behave is interesting. Many similarities with Finnish Santa Claus behaviour in Christmas evening. Sugoku omoshirokatta!

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By Hans ter Horst On March 25, 2018

Worth a detour! I like the theory that Namahage originated from a band of foreigners washed ashore. 😀

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By Jimmy Mate On November 18, 2017

Great Museum featuring a lot of historic stuff to do with the Namahage! Great live show too!

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By Alan Chin On April 24, 2017

Daily demonstrations were nice and English translation of the movie in the museum using your smartphone was a good touch.

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