About
Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum
The Tottori Sand Dunes Sand Museum, located in Tottori City, Japan, is the world's first museum dedicated to sand sculptures. Established in 2006, it showcases intricate sand art created by renowned sculptors from around the globe. Each year, the museum adopts a new theme under the concept of "Traveling the World in Sand," featuring sculptures that represent different countries or regions. (sand-museum.jp)
The museum is currently closed for exhibition preparation and will reopen on April 25, 2025, with its 16th exhibition titled "Traveling the World in Sand: Japan." This exhibition will run until January 4, 2026. During this period, the museum will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the last admission at 5:30 PM. (sand-museum.sanin.jp)
Admission fees are as follows:
- Adults: 800 yen
- Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 400 yen
- Children under elementary school age: Free
Discounted advance tickets are available until April 24, 2025:
- Adults: 600 yen
- Elementary, junior high, and high school students: 300 yen
Visitors with disability certificates and one accompanying person are admitted free of charge. (torican.jp)
The museum is situated at 2083-17 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It's accessible by car, approximately 15 minutes from the Tottori Interchange, or by bus from JR Tottori Station, with a stop at "Sand Museum Mae" (Sand Museum Front). (sand-museum.sanin.jp)
For more information, you can visit the official website: (sand-museum.sanin.jp)