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Ephemeral, delicate world depicted with sand.
The world’s first museum, curating sand creations. It is produced by Katsuhiko Chaen, who was selected as “100 Most Respected Japanese People.” He invites sand sculptors from all over the world to display sand sculpture at the global top level.
The theme changes each year. After the exhibition period, the sculptures are all leveled, unavailable any other time. To be gentle to the environment, the policy bans glue and the intricate sculptures are all made from the sand and water alone. See for yourself the creations as if they are about to move!
Around the theme “Travel around the World in Sand,” northern Europe, Asia, Czech and Slovak, etc. were used as a theme in the past. Taking photos of sand sculptures is permitted.
Realistic detailed images even on facial expressions and movements of clothes
The indoor exhibition allows you to tour even on a rainy day
At the entrance, the video of sand-sculpting is shown
Some reviews are translated by AI.
This is the only museum in the world dedicated to sand sculptures—so unique! There's a different theme every year, so you always get surprised.
They change the exhibition themes from time to time, so there's always something new. The sand sculptures are super detailed and lifelike—really impressive work.
Every piece here is carefully crafted by the artists. You really can't feel the impact of the Sand Museum unless you visit in person.
The environment is great, and the artworks inside are beautiful.
The artists put so much detail into these sand sculptures—they're absolutely beautiful. You really have to see them in person.
