Sensory Museum

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Japan's first museum dedicated to the five senses! Sharpen your senses and boost your imagination through sensory experiences!

Cultural Assets

HighlightsJapan's first five-senses experiential museum
Exhibits stimulating sight, hearing, smell, and touch
Enjoyable for all ages
Develops imagination and sensitivity
A space to rediscover inner peace

Basic Information

Address: 100 Shimokawahara-cho, Iwadeyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Miyagi

Access: 7-minute walk from Iwadeyama Station on the JR Rikuuto Line, 10-minute walk from Yubiikan Station. 15-minute drive from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Parking available for 4 large buses and 50 cars. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday)

Fee: Adults: ¥800, High school students: ¥400, Junior high school students: ¥350, Elementary school students: ¥300

INFO: - Food and beverages are only permitted in the cafe. - Entry is not permitted for those who have been drinking alcohol. - Unaccompanied minors are not allowed in the paid areas. - Photography is prohibited in the Fragrance Forest and Heart Dome. - For details on photography restrictions, please refer to our official website.

HP: https://www.kankaku.org/

Overview

Opened in 2000, the Sensory Museum is Japan's first museum focusing on the five senses. Located in the naturally beautiful Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, the building itself, designed by Rokkaku Kijou, is a work of art. The museum is divided into two zones: "Body Sensory Space" and "Meditation Space," featuring various exhibits stimulating the senses through sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Unique exhibits like "Ear Objects," "Forest of Darkness," and "Forest of Fragrance" allow visitors to rediscover senses they may have overlooked and spark their imaginations. Children can learn about their senses through play, while adults can escape the everyday hustle and rediscover inner peace. An on-site cafe offers light meals and drinks, including a blueberry shake made with locally grown blueberries. Check the official website for regularly scheduled workshops.

Sensory Museum

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