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This set of five shrines overlooks the coastline.

This shrine is the starting point for the hike to Goshado.

This is a museum about namahage, the demons that scare children in Akita every New Year's Eve.

Akita's only aquarium.

This hiking trail goes from the Akagami Shrine to the Namahage Museum. It goes near the summit of Mt. Honzan (本山), which makes for a short side venture. The trail takes around 4 hours, one way, and bus service at either end is infrequent.

This namahage performance involves demons coming down from the forest to scare children. There is also dancing, drumming, and mochi throwing.