Sand Museum Tottori

The world's only permanent sand sculpture museum, where international artists create room-sized masterpieces from local dune sand. Each year's theme changes completely.

Location

Why Visit

• 1

  Sculptures up to 8m tall — intricate detail achieved with only sand and water

• 2

  Annual theme changes each April: past themes include Silk Road, Ancient Egypt, European cities

• 3

  Adjacent to the sand dunes — combine both in a half-day

Local Tips

The world's only permanent sand sculpture museum — the exhibitions change annually around a different country's theme, with sculptures up to 8m high. Directly beside the Tottori Sand Dunes (5 min walk). The Sand Dunes themselves are free and always accessible. Combine both with the Hakuto Coast for a full Tottori day.