Oga Peninsula: Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory & Namahage Museum
Oga Peninsula: Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory & Namahage Museum
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Description
Points of Interest
- Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Nature lovers, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts will relish each sensory experience that Akita offers so get your camera poised for the dazzling panorama that lies just outside of the city. From Akita, you'll travel north to the Oga Peninsula, a scenic wonderland with mountainous terrain and picturesque coastline. Capture Oga's majestic landscape from the viewing platform of the Mt. Kanpuzan Observatory. The scenery changes as it rotates 360° offering breathtaking views of rugged mountains, verdant valleys, and the Sea of Japan. Not only is Oga synonymous with beauty but also with the 2,000-year-old legend of the namahage whose folk tales has earned it a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Designation. Discover the history behind these demonlike beings believed to haunt lazy people and expel evil spirits at the Namahage Museum, a noted destination for the history and culture of the Oga Peninsula.
Special Notes:
Note: Tour order may vary. Mt. Kapuzan Observatory is not wheelchair accessible; there is no elevator, escalator and ramp but guests can enjoy the view from outside of the building. Views from the observatory is subject to the weather condition. Guests must remove shoes during the Namahage show.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.