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The Sand Museum
The Sand Museum · 砂の美術館
See sand sculptures up close at the Sand Museum. Visit after a dunes walk to combine the landscape and sculpted artworks on one day.
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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
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Individual admission, including tax, costs JPY 800 for adults or JPY 400 for primary, junior high and senior high school pupils. Preschool children enter free. For groups of 20 or more, admission costs JPY 600 for adults or JPY 300 for school pupils.
Opening hours and closed days
The main entrance opens from 09:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:30. The secondary entrance opens from 10:00 to 15:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends and public holidays. Use the main entrance for cash payment.
What can I see at The Sand Museum?
Sculptures made from sand
See sand sculptures up close in the gallery. After a dunes walk, this combines outdoor scenery and a sculpture exhibition.
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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 about 1 minute on foot. From Sakyu Higashiguchi (砂丘東口), the walk is about 5 minutes.
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Before you visit
Check whether your date falls within the exhibition
The exhibition runs from 24 April 2026 to 3 January 2027, open every day during that period. The museum closes between exhibitions; check the next opening date for later visits.
Different entrance hours and payment options
Cash payment is available only at the main entrance. The secondary entrance opens 10:00–15:00 on weekdays and 09:00–16:00 on weekends/public holidays, closing earlier. For a late-afternoon arrival, reach the main entrance before last entry at 17:30.
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Prepare for weather even indoors
Outdoor weather affects gallery temperatures. Dress for hot or cold conditions even for the indoor exhibition.
Questions about The Sand Museum
Can I visit the Sand Museum any time in winter?
Closed between exhibitions. The officially listed period is 24 April 2026–3 January 2027; check the next exhibition’s opening date and operating days before planning a later winter visit.
Is the museum a cool indoor place to rest on hot days?
Outdoor weather affects gallery temperatures. Plan it for sand sculptures and prepare for heat rather than assuming indoor cooling.
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