• At the base of the peninsula is Hachirōgata, formerly the second largest lake in Japan. Oga Peninsula is famous for the traditional festival of Namahage.
  • What is the Oga Peninsula – Ogata Geopark? At geoparks you can learn about the history of the Earth and have fun at the “park of the earth”.
  • The Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture is known for its rich cultural identity, but it also has some spectacular natural beauty..
  • Centered in and around the Oga Peninsula, the Namahage have played a vital role over the years in the development of this domain’s customs and conventions.
  • We stayed in Akita and hired a car to drive around the Oga Peninsula and stay a night at the Oga Spa area. We visited the aquarium on the way up.
  • Dairyuji is located on the Oga Penninsula in northern Japan. Rooted in the unique, local culture and surrounded by stunning scenery, Oga is a wonderful place to...
  • Oga Peninsula is the only peninsula which expands into the Sea of Japan from Akita Prefecture. It is located about 30 km northwest of Akita city.
  • Oga Peninsula in Akita, Japan is famous for its coastline with fantastic views of crags and boulders, and beautiful sunsets. The Namahage event is a local.
  • The coastal like of Oga Peninsula are formed with many unique rocks. Those rocks are considered as 100 best view of Japan. It has also a nice Onsen.
  • Namahage of Oga is a traditional event that takes place in over 80 areas of Oga Peninsula on the new year’s eve.