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Kankaku Museum
A “senses”-themed museum where you can enjoy art with all five senses.
A hands-on museum showcasing works themed around “the senses.” With plenty of exhibits that stimulate sight, hearing, smell, and touch, visitors can enjoy the artworks through their own sensibilities.
The exhibits are divided into three zones: the Dialogue Zone, the Monologue Zone, and the Traverse Zone that connects the two spaces, each showcasing works aligned with its theme. The Dialogue Zone focuses on bodily senses, a space where you can experience a virtual dialogue between the creator and the viewer through the exhibits. The Monologue Zone centers on mental senses, a space where exhibits and staged environments spark visitors’ imagination and lead them into a meditative world.
In addition to the permanent exhibits, reservation-only workshops are held regularly. Workshops include making original candles and aroma soap. There is also a museum cafe inside offering curry, pasta, cake, and more.
Highlights
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A hands-on museum you can enjoy with all five senses.
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Many exhibits that spark sensitivity and creativity, fun for everyone from adults to kids.
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Workshops are held regularly.
Photos
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The “Heart Dome,” a symbol of the Kankaku Museum
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“Air Traverse,” where you can feel like you’re walking in midair
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You can also go up to the museum rooftop from “Attaka Plaza.” An “Ear Object” is displayed on the rooftop
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“1,000 Small Boxes,” where visitors can also exhibit their own work by registering
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Workshops, including hands-on activities, require advance reservations
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A museum designed by architect Kishō Rokkaku
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Pamphlets and Audio guide are available. (English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean)
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 感覚ミュージアム
- Postal Code
- 989-6434
- Address
- 100 Shimokawaramachi, Iwadeyama, Osaki City, Miyagi
- Phone
- 0229-72-5588
- Closed on
- Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
- Hours
- 9:30am - 5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults 800 yen, high school students 400 yen, middle school students 350 yen, elementary school students 300 yen
- Access
- Approx. 7-minute walk from JR Iwadeyama Station, Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Yubikan Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (English)
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