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Deluxe Switch Kaleidoscope Making Experience
The “Deluxe Switch Kaleidoscope Experience” is also very popular with adults! You can make an authentic oil-type kaleidoscope by simply placing beads in a small bottle about 3.5cm high.
Operation Period
All year round.
Time Required
20～30 minutes （※time depends on the individual）
Number of Participants
1〜20people
【Notice：The museum will be temporarily closed from March 2 (Mon) ~ March 13 (Fri).】
You can freely change the small bottles (viewing cells) for endless enjoyment!
There are 6 types of pleasant wooden cases. You can choose your favorite case from Japanese cypress, maple, cherry, zelkova, teak and walnut.
Choose your favorite beads among the large variety, pour in the oil, then place whichever color glass balls you want inside the small bottle, then close the lid. You’ll you’re your own unique kaleidoscope like no other in the world!
Create your own special pattern with 3 spread out triangular mirrors. In addition, the small bottle (viewing cell) can be switched out, so if you make another small bottle, you can easily expand your kaleidoscope viewing selection.
You can also experience just making a small bottle! (650 yen)
*You are able to do the experience without a reservation, but groups should contact us in advance. For groups of over 20, please contact at least 1 week in advance.
| Experience Program Name | Deluxe Switch Kaleidoscope Making Experience |
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| Activity Location | Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum Experience Corner |
| Operator Name | Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum |
| Telephone Number | 022-304-8080 |
| URL | http://www.iyashisekai.com/sendai/index.html |
| Time Required | 20～30 minutes （※time depends on the individual） |
| Operation Period | All year round. |
| Start Time | Available during business hours. |
| Minimum number of participants | 1people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 20people |
| Important notes regarding participation | *You are able to do the experience without a reservation, but groups should contact us in advance. For groups of over 20, please contact at least 1 week in advance. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Experience fee, materials fee. | ||||
| Method of Payment | Pay on the day in cash, credit card, or e-money. |
| Meeting Spot | 1-2 Matsuba, Moiwa, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 982-0251 |
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| Meeting Time | Please inquire with the reception desk. |
| Access | ＜By Public Transportation＞ Please use Miyagi Kotsu Bus. Take the bus towards Akiu Onsen and depart at “Matsuba” bus stop. （About 50 minutes from Sendai Station）※Please note the high-speed express bus will not stop here. ＜By Car＞ *15-min from Sendai-Minami IC /20-min from Sendai-Minami IC *Prefectural Road 286 or 48, head towards Akiu Onsen. We are located along the main road through Akiu Town, close to the entrance of the hot spring town. The cream-colored building with the red roof is the Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum. |
| Parking | Yes Free parking for 46 cars. |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | Staff will explain how to make the kaleidoscope. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English／Chinese (Simplified)／Chinese (Traditional)／Korean／Thai／Other We can communicate in foreign languages using Pocketalk interpretation device. |
