Q&A Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I buy miniature glass items?
A.Miniature glass items are available at Vidro-kan (Glass Gallery) and Hokkoriya.
� Vidro-kan (Glass Gallery) is an Otaru glass gallery with one of the largest selections of miniature glass items in Japan.
?� Hokkoriya is a miniature glass specialty store offering many unique and adorable pieces, including its popular glass �teeth.�
Q. Are there shops where I can buy glass accessories in Otaru?
A. A. Glass accessories are available at the Tonbodama Workshop, Gekka-bijin, SORA, the Kanzashi Shop, and Creators Market SOU.
� The Tonbodama Workshop is a specialty shop for tonbodama (glass bead) accessories.
� Gekka-bijin is a gallery dedicated to tonbodama, where you can purchase outstanding works by glass artists.
� SORA offers accessories inspired by the universe.
� The Kanzashi Shop is a Japanese accessory store where you can also create your own original kanzashi hairpin.
� Creators Market SOU features carefully crafted accessories made by artists from Hokkaido.
Q. Where can I buy handcrafted glassware in Otaru?
A. You can purchase handcrafted glassware at Taisho Glass Main Shop, Utsuwa-ya, Shuki-gura, and Creators Market SOU.
� The Main Shop offers a wide selection of Otaru glass.
� Utsuwa-ya is a specialty store focused on glass tableware.
� Shuki-gura offers glassware designed to bring out the full aroma of a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.
?� Creators Market SOU carries glassware created by artists active throughout Hokkaido.
Q. Where should I buy glass craft gifts in Otaru?
A. aisho Glass Main Shop specializes in Otaru Glass created by local glass artists.If you are looking for a gift that is truly unique to Otaru, we highly recommend visiting the Main Shop.
Q. Where can I experience glass making in Otaru?
A. Glass making experiences are available at Taisho Glass Main Shop and the Tonbodama (Glass Bead) Workshop. Please see the Experience page for details.
?At Taisho Glass Main Shop, you can book a Glass Blowing Experience.
?At the Tonbodama Workshop, you can book a glass decoration experience that does not involve the use of fire.
?The Tonbodama (glass bead making) experience is available by walk-in only on the day of your visit.
Q. What is the most popular handcrafted glassware in Otaru?
A. The �Hisui (Jade) Glass� from Taisho Glass Main Shop.Its Otaru-inspired blue color and shimmering patterns make it especially popular.Available in various shapes and sizes, we encourage you to hold it in your hands at the shop and experience the charm of handcrafted glass.