Kotobiki Nakisuna Cultural Center

This is a museum in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. Built around the well known theme of the local barking sand, which makes a sound when moved, one can experientially learning about this natural phenomenon here. You can view the barking sand from beaches in Japan, and also compare them with the microscope photos of barking sands of overseas beaches. Even if the weather in inclement on the Kotobiki beach, you can enjoy making the sand bark at the hands-on corner inside the center.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutangoshi Aminochoukakedu 1250 Map
Area: Maizuru / Miyazu Area
Phone: 0772725511
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Tuesday, New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/3)
*Open during summer vacation period 7/25-8/20
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult] 290 yen (190 yen for 15 or more people)
[Elementary/Junior High School Students] 90 yen
[Person with a disability and one caregiver] Free (Please show your disability certificate)
Parking Lot: Available (small 30spaces, large bus 3spaces) *Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Ashtray available at the shop next to the cultural center)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Instruction inside the building)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen, 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not possible (may be possible if there are few visitors)