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The Sand Museum
The Sand Museum · 砂の美術館
At Tottori’s Sand Museum, see sculptures made from sand up close. After a dune walk, enjoy both sand landscapes and sand artworks in one day.
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Visitor information
Address
鳥取県鳥取市福部町湯山2083-17
2083-17 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori 689-0105, Japan
Map locationAdmission
Individual admission is JPY 800 for adults and JPY 400 for elementary, junior and senior high school students; preschool children enter free. Tax is included. For groups of 20 or more, adults pay JPY 600 and students JPY 300.
Opening hours
The main entrance opens 09:00–18:00, last admission 17:30. The secondary entrance opens 10:00–15:00 weekdays and 09:00–16:00 weekends and public holidays. For cash payment, use the main entrance.
What to see at The Sand Museum
Sculptures made from sand
View sand sculptures up close in the exhibition room. After the dunes, enjoy the outdoor landscape and sculpture exhibition together.
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How to get to The Sand Museum
Take a local bus from Tottori Station’s terminal to Suna no Bijutsukan-mae (砂の美術館前). The ride takes about 21 minutes, followed by a one-minute walk to the museum. From Sakyu Higashiguchi (砂丘東口), walk about five minutes.
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Visiting tips
Check that your date falls within the exhibition period
The exhibition runs April 24, 2026–January 3, 2027, with no closure days during that period. The museum closes for exhibition changeovers; for later visits, check the next exhibition’s opening date.
Different entrance hours and payment options
Cash is accepted only at the main entrance. The secondary entrance opens 10:00–15:00 weekdays and 09:00–16:00 weekends and public holidays, closing earlier than the main entrance. For a late-afternoon arrival, reach the main entrance before its 17:30 last admission.
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Prepare for the weather indoors too
Outside weather affects exhibition-room temperatures. Dress for the weather even for an indoor visit on hot or cold days.
Questions about The Sand Museum
Can I visit The Sand Museum at any time in winter?
Closed for exhibition changeovers. The officially listed period is April 24, 2026–January 3, 2027; for a later winter itinerary, check the next exhibition’s opening date and operating days first.
Is it a cool indoor place to rest on a hot day?
Outside weather affects exhibition-room temperatures. Plan a visit for the sand sculptures and prepare for the heat, rather than assuming it will be cool simply because it is indoors.
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