Nishinomiya Shell Museum
西宮市貝類館
See 5,000 shell specimens and a giant clam in a Tadao Ando-designed museum.
What it is
- A museum dedicated to shells.
- Opened on May 7, 1999.
- Directly managed by Nishinomiya City.
What to see
- 5,000 items from 2,000 species of shells.
- A giant clam weighing over 200kg.
- 40,000 shell specimens from Tokubei Kuroda.
- The Mermaid IV yacht.
- Building designed by Tadao Ando.
When to go
- Open 10:00 to 17:00.
- Closed on Wednesdays.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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