The Sand Museum, located next to the Tottori Sand Dunes, is a rare indoor sculpture museum where all exhibits are created using only sand and water. Every year sand sculptors from around the world craft monumental works on a new theme, drawing international attention for their intricate artistry and sheer scale. Some individual pieces reach several meters in height, astonishing visitors with their…

Its predecessor was an outdoor sand sculpture exhibition launched in 2006 with the aim of promoting sand art internationally. In 2012 it opened as the permanent indoor facility known as the Sand Museum, presenting new-theme sculptures every year.