Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice

4.5

Founded in 1994, the Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2014; the Museum is focused on the multi-faceted achievements of Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya, the first scientist in the world to successfully create artificial snow crystals. Using experiments and observational displays, the Museum shows, in an easy-to-understand way, how the study of snow and ice has developed since Dr. Nakaya’s breakthrough. The Museum also holds a variety of special events, including lectures and photography exhibitions, etc. The Museum is located around five minutes’ drive from the Katayamazu Interchange of the Hokuriku Expressway.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Kagashi Ushiodumachi A) 106 Map
Area: Kaga City Area
Phone: 0761753323
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Wednesday (open on public holidays)
Fees: [Admission fee]General560yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(DoSPOT)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Fascinating, if youre into ice and snow (and can read Japanese)

Reviewed : 2019.05.03

Its a fairly small place and I cant imagine spending more than an hour here. It is pretty interesting though - the snowflake photos were beautiful (more exciting than it sounds...) The highlight...
雪の科学館

Reviewed : 2022.04.19

片山津温泉のはずれにある中谷宇吉郎の記念館。片山津出身の中谷は、北大教授として雪の結晶を研究し、世界で初めて人工雪の製作に成功した。小さな博物館だが、氷のペンダントを作る体験もできて、子供にも楽しめる。
雪の仕組みがわかり勉強になりました

Reviewed : 2020.03.15

加賀市片山津温泉近くにありあります、なかなかユニークな外観です私たち北陸に住む者は雪に関心がありここを訪ねました映画を見たり雪の形のキーホルダーを作る体験をしたり本当にいい思い出になりました。