Wrap Up Your Day with Souvenir Shopping at This Roadside Station Stocked with Oga's Seafood and Specialty Sweets
About this spot
This roadside station stands right next to JR Oga Station; its affectionate name "Ogaré" comes from the Akita dialect word "ogaré" (meaning 'please come'). The merchandise hall is lined with processed seafood and dried fish from Oga waters, condiments like shottsuru (fish sauce), local vegetables, and regional sweets—perfect for end-of-day souvenir hunting. Namahage merchandise is also well-stocked, ideal for taking home memories of the morning's namahage experiences. Inside you'll find restaurants and takeout corners serving dishes made with Oga's seafood, so you can grab a light bite before heading home. As the final stop on your peninsula tour, this convenient spot lets you check off all of Oga's bounty in one place.
Tips
About 40 minutes by car from Nyudo Cape, located in front of Oga Station with a spacious, easy-to-use parking lot. If buying fresh fish or refrigerated items, bring a cooler bag for safety. Closing times vary by season, so call ahead if you're arriving late. Take a rest break and use the restroom here before your drive home.
Best time to visit
About 40 minutes required. Stop by in the early evening before heading home, and handle souvenir shopping and a rest break all at once for efficiency.
Access & map
〒010-0511 Akita Prefecture, Oga City, Funakawa Port Funakawa Shinhama-cho 1-19
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Oga Peninsula: Namahage and Aquarium GAO Scenic Coastal Drive
Akita
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