Otaru Taisho Glass Palace

Souvenirs

4.0

Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Otaru Station, this shop was repurposed from the historical Natori Takasaburo Store built in 1906. Inside the shop are displays of Japanese style glass works made in Otaru City which are available for purchase. Nearby are a series of shops including the Vidro-Kan with its collection of miniature glass and the Tonbo Tama-Kan that features a workshop to try out glass production.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Otarushi Ironai 1-1-8
Area: Otaru Area
Phone: 0134325101
Hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of June 2, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Day] 1,001-3,000yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful pieces of glass works

Reviewedï¼2020.02.11

Located in The Former Takasabuto Natori Store, the building is one of the designated historic landmarks of Otaru City. Now occupied by the Otaru Taisho Glass Palace, this place is filled with...
Definitely try the hot work

Reviewedï¼2018.07.13

There are lots of workshops in other shops making marbles (10min), gluing glass on music boxes, sun catcher etc. But definitely book and try the hot work (making vase / cup) at 1200 degrees. Takes 40...
Lots of small glass items for tourists

Reviewedï¼2017.12.04

You could not take any pictures in this building. There were really a series of buildings along the small canal that all had similar glass items. Mostly small tourist items but also many more...