Oga Onsen
男鹿温泉郷
A hot spring town on the north coast of the Oga Peninsula. Many inns have baths overlooking the sea, and the evening Namahage taiko drum performance is a highlight of staying overnight.
Oga Onsen lies in the northern part of the peninsula, about a 10-minute drive from Nyudozaki. Its waters are salty chloride springs that warm the body well. Many inns have open-air baths facing the Sea of Japan, and dinners often feature Oga stone-grill cooking and seasonal seafood. During peak season, the Gofu hot spring exchange hall stages the Namahage taiko drum performance in the evening, in which drummers wearing demon masks put on a dramatic show. Staying overnight lets you explore Nyudozaki, the Namahage Museum, and Hachibodai at a leisurely pace. Inn shuttles or buses run from JR Oga Station and take about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
Varies by inn; taiko performances as announced by Wufeng
Nearby sights
- Hachibodai Observatory (Ichinomegata & Ninomegata)
- Oga Aquarium GAO
- Namahage Museum & Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum
- Shinzan Shrine
- Cape Nyudozaki
- Godzilla Rock
- Unosaki Coast
- Mount Kanpu