Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice

The museum features three interconnected hexagonal towers with skylights that mirror the molecular structure of snow crystals through its architectural design.

Physicist Ukichiro Nakaya conducted experiments at Mount Tokachi in 1932, capturing 3,000 photographs of snow crystals and developing classification methods based on weather patterns.

The museum displays artifacts, laboratory equipment, and personal items from Nakaya's research, offering insights into Japanese scientific contributions to snow crystal studies.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking a 15-minute bus ride from JR Kaga Onsen Station, with admission fees of 560 yen for adults.

The experimental laboratory allows visitors to create ice pendants and observe diamond dust formation through hands-on demonstrations guided by museum staff.

Location: Kaga

Inception: November 1, 1994

Architects: Arata Isozaki

Official opening: November 1, 1994

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 石川県加賀市潮津町イ106番地 922-0411

Website: https://yukinokagakukan.kagashi-ss.com

GPS coordinates: 36.35244,136.36250

Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10