Tombodama-kan |
Enjoy in Otaru　Tonbodama glass-making experience

One of a kind. Create a glass bead in your own colors.

Tombodama-kan is a specialty shop where you can casually enjoy Otaru glass-making experiences focused on tombodama glass beads.
The experience of shaping molten glass with your own hands to create a one-of-a-kind glass bead is popular both as a travel memory and as a gift.
Even first-time participants can join with confidence,
as our staff provide careful and friendly support throughout the experience.

【Create Your Own Original Accessories】
Make one-of-a-kind accessories in your own style

Approx. 10–30 minutes
Approx. ¥1,500–¥3,000

No flame required—just choose and combine.
Create a one-of-a-kind piece using glass parts found only in Otaru.

※ Even on days when the Tonbodama glass bead making experience is not available, this experience can still be accepted.

STEP１

Choose a Glass Bead

・Choose as many as you like from hundreds of

different tonbodama glass beads.

STEP２

Select Accessories

・Straps

・Key holders

・Necklaces

・Netsuke

and more

STEP３

Create

Finished Pieces from the Tonbodama Experience

Our staff will assemble your piece according to your preferences, including the orientation of the glass beads and the order of their combination.

【Tonbodama Glass Bead Making Experience】
Create glass beads in your own colors

Our experiences are designed so that our staff do not assist too much, allowing you to create as much as possible with your own hands. The thrill of handling molten glass and the sense of achievement when your piece is completed are truly special! Even first-time participants are fully supported by our staff, so please enjoy the experience with confidence.

Tombodama experiences will end once all available slots are filled.

We recommend visiting early or contacting us by phone in advance.

STEP１

Choose a Pattern

The star marks indicate the difficulty level.

Marble is the easiest, while the heart design is the most challenging. Even if the shape turns out a little imperfect, that too becomes a memory. Please choose your favorite pattern.

Seasonal limited designs are also available.

STEP２

Choose your colors

Choose your color combinations.

With countless color pairings available, you can create a one-of-a-kind original glass bead just for you.

STEP３

Create

Our staff will carefully assist you. Let’s do our best and enjoy the process.

Production time: 15 minutes.

STEP?

40-minute cooling time

Melted glass is extremely hot. You are welcome to go out while it cools slowly. As long as you return by our closing time at 7:00 PM, we can hand it over to you at any time.

?We also offer shipping at a later date.

STEP５

Select Accessory Parts

STEP６

Finished

Turn your finished tonbodama into a strap or a necklace—choose your favorite parts. (Additional fee applies)

We offer over 200 types of glass beads and more than 80 accessory parts.

Using the parts you choose, our staff will carefully assemble the piece for you, so you can take it home right away.

Shops to Visit After the Tonbodama Studio

If you are looking for accessories different from those at the Tonbodama Studio, or if you’d like to take a relaxing break at a café, here are the shops to visit next.

Glass for Everyday Living

▶︎The Next Shop to Visit
(The Fantastical World of Glass)

Vidro Glass Shop

A world of over 2,000 miniature glass pieces

A specialty shop for miniature glass, featuring many soothing ornaments such as cute animals and sun catchers.

About a 1-minute walk

Wear & Gift

▶︎The Next Shop to Visit
(Tonbodama Gallery)

Gekka Bijin

Exhibition and sale of works by tonbodama artists

The beautiful flowers embedded within the glass beads showcase truly breathtaking craftsmanship. We exhibit a wide selection of works by tonbodama artists from across Japan.

About a 1-minute walk