Mizu no Kuni, Water science museum in Gōtsu, Japan.
Mizu no Kuni is a water science museum in Gotsu that combines contemporary art installations with interactive scientific demonstrations. The exhibitions use light, sound, and sculptures to explore different aspects and properties of water.
The museum was created to educate visitors about water's role in the region through natural elements and traditional storytelling approaches. Its foundation was based on the idea that understanding water helps people connect with the local landscape and heritage.
The 20-minute theater show tells stories about water through the lens of local traditions and mythology from the surrounding region. These performances help visitors understand how water shapes the daily life and beliefs of people living here.
Plan to spend at least an hour and a half to fully experience the exhibitions and the theater performance. The facility is accessible and laid out in a way that makes it easy to navigate through all the displays.
The building itself won a major landscape award for how its architecture integrates seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment. This design choice makes the relationship between the building and water central to the visitor experience.
Location: Gotsu
Address: 〒699-4505 島根県江津市桜江町坂本2025
Website: http://user.iwamicatv.jp/mizunokuni-k/top01.html
GPS coordinates: 34.96431,132.42689
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41
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