Satsuma Glass Kogei

This glasswork studio and gallery shop is located next to Sengan-en, one of Japan's most exemplary daimyo (feudal lord) gardens. It creates, exhibits, and sells works of Satsuma Kiriko cut glass. This style of glasswork originated as part of an industry promotion program sponsored by the Shimazu Clan, the lords of the Satsuma Domain. It is one of just a few cut glass studios in Japan that does everything from shaping, cutting, and polishing the glass entirely by hand. Best of all, visitors can watch the studio's skilled Satsuma Kiriko craftsmen at work.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Yoshinocho 9688-24 Map
Area: Kagoshima Area
Phone: 0992472111
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (break hours for craftsmen included)
Closed: Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), 3rdSunday(The following week if it is a public holiday)
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available