Roadside Station Oga

Overview

Roadside Station Oga (Michi-no-Eki Oga) is a roadside station in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, centered on the mixed-use tourism complex Ogare, and it serves as a gateway to sightseeing on the Oga Peninsula. Its nickname is Namahage no Sato Ogare, Ogare in the land of the Namahage. Opened on April 25, 2018, it is a relatively new facility that makes the most of its location near Funakawa Port, gathering local seafood, farm produce, souvenirs, and dining in one place. The Funakawa Port area that includes the station is registered as Minato Oasis Oga, so port, town, and station together promote the appeal of the Oga Peninsula. It is an ideal base for a rest, shopping, or the start of a peninsula tour.

Highlights

• ●A gateway to Oga centered on the Ogare tourism complex
• ●Local character shown in the nickname Namahage no Sato Ogare
• ●A port-linked location, with the Funakawa area registered as Minato Oasis Oga
• ●A relatively new rest and shopping hub opened in 2018

History

Roadside Station Oga opened on April 25, 2018. Built around its core mixed-use tourism complex Ogare as a hub gathering Oga's specialty products and food, it carries the nickname Namahage no Sato Ogare, expressing that this is the homeland of the Namahage, the traditional ritual that symbolizes Oga. The Funakawa Port area including the station is also registered as Minato Oasis Oga, giving it a role in enlivening the port and promoting the region. Because details such as opening hours and available goods can change, check official information before visiting.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stop at Roadside Station Oga as the starting point of an Oga Peninsula drive
2. 2Browse local seafood and specialties at the core complex Ogare
3. 3Walk the Funakawa Port area and take in the harbor mood of Minato Oasis Oga
4. 4After shopping and a meal, set off to tour the Namahage homeland and the Oga Peninsula

Did you know?

💡 The nickname Namahage no Sato Ogare reflects the character of Oga, known for the Namahage, the traditional ritual in which figures visit homes on New Year's Eve. In addition, the Funakawa Port area that includes the station is registered as Minato Oasis Oga, and one distinctive point is that the station helps carry the liveliness of the port.

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