Kitakami Oni no Yakata (Demon Museum) (北上市立鬼の館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This specialist museum introduces Kitakami City's pride, the Onikenbai demon sword dance, along with other demon-related folk performing arts and culture from across the Tohoku region. Exhibits of demon masks and costumes, plus video introductions of the dances, let you feel the depth of Michinoku's performing-arts culture. Learning the background of tonight's Kitakami Michinoku Performing Arts Festival broadens your enjoyment beyond just the fireworks to the festival as a whole. The striking demon displays leave a strong impression on children too, offering a great chance to understand a Tohoku summer festival firsthand. The air-conditioned interior also makes it a handy rest stop on a summer afternoon.

Tips

About 15 minutes by car from Kitakami Station (北上駅). Admission is 320 yen for adults; check the official website for children's rates. Please confirm the photography rules at the entrance. It can get crowded during the Kitakami Michinoku Performing Arts Festival period, so an early visit is recommended.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. The cool interior lets you take your time learning about Tohoku's performing-arts culture.

Access & map

〒024-0321 岩手県北上市和賀町岩崎１６地割１３１