Culture
Tottori Sand Museum
Kim BergströmThe Tottori Sand Museum has a range of detailed sand sculptures, made to coincide with an annual theme. The venue is located in close proximity to the Tottori Sand Dunes.
The Sand Museum first opened by the Tottori Sand Dunes, in Tottori, Japan, in 2006, displaying sand sculptures in temporary facilities. In 2012, it reopened in what is said to be the world's first permanent indoor exhibition space dedicated to sand art, with works by fifteen international sculptors. [Wikipedia]
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The Tottori Sand Museum has a range of detailed sand sculptures, made to coincide with an annual theme. The venue is located in close proximity to the Tottori Sand Dunes.
A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leading sculptures to create the 2012 theme.
tottori sand museum showcasing south America in sand sculptures
Yanagijaya Campground is a free campsite that is opposite the Tottori Sand Dunes.
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The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan and the most famous attraction in Tottori Prefecture. They extend for about 16 kilometers along the coast of the Sea of Japan and are up to two kilometers wide and 50 meters high. The view over the dunes can be from the The Sakyu Center observation deck can be enjoyed via a chair lift. The dunes were formed when sand from the nearby Sendaigawa River washed into the sea and was eventually re-deposited by the ocean currents along the coast. Today, the constant movement of the tides and the coastal winds continuously shape the sand dunes, creating an ever-changing landscape. You can explore the dunes on camels as well as on horse-drawn carriages. Those who prefer something more adventurous can try paragliding or sandboarding, a variant of snowboarding. Not far away is the Sand Museum, which shows large sand sculptures by artists from all over the world. The exhibitions change annually and have various themes, typically a country or a region.
Kodomo no kuni or "Children's Land" is a park for kids to just be kids in Tottori City near the famous sand dunes.
Tottori Castle Ruins are in the heart of downtown Tottori and are a great place to walk, have lunch or enjoy the sakura during the spring