SPOTS IN OGA & OGATA
Masks and costumes from the nationally known folk event “Oga’s Namahage,” are on display, and related films are shown on a large screen. Don’t miss the “Namahage All-Stars Corner,” where more than 150 Namahage are gathered.
80 Aza Mizukuisawa, Kitaurashinzan, Oga-shi, Akita
0185-33-3033 (Shinzan Shrine)
Opened in 2018 as a multi-purpose tourist facility in Oga City, this roadside station also houses a restaurant serving fresh seafood caught in the Oga Sea and dishes made with local Oga ingredients. It offers a wide selection of Oga’s unique products and specialties, including fresh seafood caught in the Oga Sea, seasonal vegetables picked that morning, locally produced processed goods, and crafts.
1-19 Funakawa Niihama-cho, Funakawa Port, Oga City
0185-47-7515
The summit area is covered in grass with no obstructions, offering a 360-degree panoramic view from the rotating observation deck at the top. Nearby attractions include Mt. Himegadake and the Hidden Village of the Demons. Inside the facility, you’ll find a restaurant where you can enjoy meals while taking in the spectacular views, as well as a souvenir plaza.
Oga City Tourism Association
0185-24-4700
In addition to displaying records from the time of the Ogata Village land reclamation project, we organize special exhibitions—with the cooperation of the villagers—that explore the village’s development, the state of agriculture today, the local environment, and the arts and culture.
5-2 Nishi, Ogata Village, Minamiakita District
0185-22-4113