Nima Sand Museum

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Witness the awe-inspiring world's largest sand timer! A museum where you can enjoy the world of sand through art and hands-on experiences.

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HighlightsWorld's Largest Sand Timer
Sand Art
Hands-on Sand Activities
Dioramas of Sands from Around the World
Various Sand-Related Exhibits

Basic Information

Address: 975 Amagai, Nima-cho, Ohda-shi, Shimane Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shimane

Access: About a 10-minute drive from JR Nima Station on the Sanin Main Line Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Admission closes at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Every Wednesday (the following weekday if a national holiday falls on a Wednesday. Please check our website for year-end and New Year's closure details.) Year-end (December 29th - 31st) New Year (January 1st, and January 6th-8th) *Subject to change

Fee: High school students and above: JPY 800 Elementary and junior high school students: JPY 400 Group discounts available (20 people or more)

INFO: Guests with disability certificates receive a discounted admission fee (applicable to the certificate holder and one accompanying person). International visitors receive a commemorative gift upon presentation of their passport or residence card. Parking is available for 170 cars and 10 buses. Designated parking spaces near the main entrance are available for guests with disabilities or using wheelchairs. Please contact the Nima Sand Museum in advance if you wish to utilize these spaces.

HP: http://www.sandmuseum.jp/

Overview

The Nima Sand Museum, located in Nima-cho, Ohda-shi, Shimane Prefecture, is a museum dedicated to sand. The world's largest sand timer, standing 10 meters tall and weighing 2 tons, is a breathtaking sight as you watch the sand slowly trickle down over the course of a year. This enormous sand timer makes you reconsider the concept of time while simultaneously experiencing the powerful presence of sand as a material. The museum houses a variety of sand-related exhibits, including sand art pieces and dioramas showcasing sands from around the globe—something for adults and children alike. There are also hands-on activities like sand crafts and sand painting, perfect for nurturing children's creativity. The Nima Sand Museum reveals the profound world hidden within something as familiar as sand. Why not contemplate daily life while watching the sand slowly fall in the massive sand timer? The Nima Sand Museum is approximately a 10-minute drive from JR Nima Station on the Sanin Main Line. Ample parking is available, making it easily accessible by car.