Provided by: Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice The Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice, with its striking exterior designed by world-renowned architect Shin Takamatsu, is sure to catch your eye. Immerse yourself in the fantastical and beautiful world woven by hexagonal snow crystals. "Snow Crystal Kaleidoscope Exhibition" - First Public Exhibition in Hokuriku! Exhibition Period: July 16 (Thu) - September 29 (Tue) (Closed Wednesdays, excluding holidays) This exhibition features a collection of beautiful snow crystal kaleidoscopes, also appreciated as objets d'art, primarily from the collection of Yukako Ishiko of Kaleidoscope Salon prism, who is also a snow crystal collector. Visitors can learn about the history and mechanisms of kaleidoscopes, as well as the mirror systems that create the patterns of snow crystals. Provided by: Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice Workshop: "Making Your Own Snow Kaleidoscope" Date: Saturday, August 22 Time: 1 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 15 participants per session (First-come, first-served basis; advance registration required) Registration Period: July 27 - August 7 (Registration closes once capacity is reached) Material Fee: 1,800 yen (cash only) For exhibition details and workshop registration: https://yukinokagakukan.kagashi-ss.com/event/ Inquiries: Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice TEL 0761-75-3323 Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice - See, Touch, and Be Amazed! A memorial museum dedicated to Ukichiro Nakaya, a scientist from Kaga City, globally recognized for his research on snow crystals. After a year-long closure for disaster recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the museum will reopen in April 2026! Alongside specialized staff, you can experience beautiful and wondrous experiments with snow and ice, such as diamond dust, Tyndall figures, and ice pendants. You can also explore Nakaya's diverse achievements in science, essays, film, and art. The building itself is hexagonal!! (Provi