Nima Sand Museum — Attraction in Oda

The museum as such is not particularly interesting. Locals say that it doesn't make much sense. It just exists because one person at the city hall across the street thought it to be great.

But, on the other hand, it is used for local events, like live concerts. And for things like this, I think this is a great place.

Of course there are buildings for gatherings already right across the street.

In case you wonder: no there is no cultural or historical reason for this museum. Which makes me wonder why it's called museum.

There is a 'famous' beach nearby - Kotogahama. Maybe this is the inspiration for this building.

The last time I bought the soft ice they offer, it was ice but not soft ice...

Worth spending an hour if you are in the area. A small but interesting museum about hourglass which has the biggest hourglass in the world. Foreigners get a 50% discount if they show a valid passport/residence card. No English language descriptions though which can be a bore if you cannot read Japanese. There are many kinds of hourglasses on display including some stylish pieces (there is a blue hourglass to test the intensity of your love, of course both the partners need to hold it together) There is a sand art corner also for the artist in you. This was not my main destination in this area but I am glad I dropped by. I bought a nice hourglass (3 minutes time) and had a good Ice cream in the...

This is a great, spacious building that is devoted to sand and artistic, beautifully crafted hour glasses. It also holds the world's largest hour glass that last for one year!

I really enjoyed this small museum. There's also a nice park near by.

The town is small but worth stoping by if it's on your route. It's a little less than an our from izumoshi station using local train.

Cost is ¥700. Walkable from Nima station. Wall across to the intersection with the Lawson and turn right. You'll see the glass pyramids. 10- 15...