Takeshima Fantasy Museum — Attraction in Gamagori

A strong 4 star review. Plenty of car park space and fresh food available across the road, delicious! The attraction is centred around creations with shells. There is a short adventure story associated with the exhibition including video footage of animated characters unique to the fantasyland. At the entrance a leaflet is provided with a challenge...find the hidden pictures and get a small gift at the end! A collection of various pieces provide different ways of interacting with the exhibition. A room near the end provides further educational experiences. The shop also has some nice souvenirs / gifts. The initial fee may seem a little high to some people but ultimately I say it's worth the experience. Support small local businesses! Perhaps not 5 star for me as I don't exactly love it but I do very much like it. It's child friendly and provides a great place whether it's...

A sort of museum - attraction thing where everything is made of shells, and they really commit to the bit. When I heard about it I thought it’d be a kind of funny kitsch low budget place but clearly a lot of planning and care went into putting the place together, the models and decorations are genuinely impressive. Staff were all very nice too. There’s a bingo game you can play where you have to find various numbered cards hidden throughout the museum and you get a little trinket at the end. Great for a...

I found this place had a lot of potential with very creative ideas and rare shells on display. I know it may sound contradictory, but I'm not a big fan of selling shells in the souvenir shop. That's where my environmental awareness and my artistic sense are actually fighting against each other. I felt ok seeing something artistic made from nature, but I don't think removing shells from the beach and selling them for souvenir purposes at an individual level should...