Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum

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Enjoy world-class sand sculptures at the world's first sand sculpture museum, with a different theme each year.

  • Cultural Arts
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Highlights

  1. World's first sand sculpture museum
  2. New theme every year
  3. Displays world-class sand sculptures
  4. The ephemeral nature of sand sculptures is their charm
  5. Located right next to the Tottori Sand Dunes

Basic Information

Address
2164-971 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Tottori
Access
5-minute walk from the Tottori Sand Dunes entrance. Directly across from the Tottori Sand Dunes bus stop, accessible via the Tottori Sand Dunes-bound bus from Tottori Station. (Loop Kirin Lion bus operates on weekends and holidays) Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM)
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
General: ¥800 Elementary/Junior High/High School Students: ¥400
INFO
Free parking is available. Photography is permitted inside the museum, but flash photography is prohibited.
HP
https://www.sand-museum.jp/

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