the sand museum

The Sand Museum first opened by the Tottori Sand Dunes, in Tottori, Japan, in 2006, displaying sand sculptures in temporary facilities. In 2012, it reopened in what is said to be the world's first permanent indoor exhibition space dedicated to sand art, with works by fifteen international sculptors. [Wikipedia]

Overview

Address

2083-17 Fukubecho Yuyama, Tottori (Directions)

Hours

09:00 - 16:00 Closed Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
  • Holidays 09:00 - 16:00

Price

¥600

Phone Number

0857-20-2231

Website

http://www.sand-museum.jp/en/

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