Tonbodama Workshop?
Glass Bead Making Experience in Otaru

The only one in the world. Create a glass bead in your own colors.

The Tonbodama Workshop is a specialty shop where you can casually enjoy Otaru Glass-making experiences.
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 provides careful support.

[Original Accessory Making]
Create a One-of-a-Kind Accessory in Your Own Color

?10??30-minute walkbr> ?�1,500?3,000?

No flames are used�simply choose and assemble.
Create a one-of-a-kind piece using glass parts found only in Otaru.

This experience is available even on days when the glass bead making (Tonbodama) workshop is not being held.

STEP?

Choose Your Tonbodama Bead

� Hundreds of different tonbodama beads

Choose as many of your favorites as you like.

STEP?

Choose Accessories

?Strap

?Key Holder

?Necklace

?Netsuke Charm

And more

STEP?

Finished Pieces from the Tonbodama Experience

Our staff will assemble the piece for you using your preferred combination, including the orientation and order of the glass beads.

[Tonbodama Making Experience]
Create Glass Beads in Your Own Colors

Our workshops are designed so that guests can create their pieces largely by themselves, without too much hands-on assistance from our staff.The excitement of shaping molten glass and the sense of accomplishment when your piece is finished make the experience truly unforgettable.Even first-time participants can enjoy the experience with confidence, as our staff will provide careful support throughout the process.

The Tonbodama (glass bead) experience will close once all slots are filled.

We recommend visiting early or contacting us by phone.

STEP?

Choose a Pattern

The star icons indicate the difficulty level.

Marble is the easiest pattern, while the heart is the most challenging.Even if it turns out a little uneven,that becomes part of the memory.Please choose the pattern you like most.

Seasonal patterns are also available.

STEP?

Choose a Color

?Choose your color combination.

?With a vast array of color combinations, you can create your very own original glass bead.

STEP?

Create

Our staff will provide gentle assistance. Let's do our best to create something wonderful!

?The production time is approximately 15 minutes./span>

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.

STEP?

?Choose Accessory Parts

Turn your finished tonbodama bead into a strap or necklace by choosing your preferred parts (additional fee applies).

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

STEP?

Our staff will carefully assemble the parts you select, and you can take your finished piece home on the same day.

Shops to Visit After Tonbodama-kan

For those looking for accessories different from those at the Tonbodama-kan, or those who would like to relax at a caf�, these are the recommended shops to visit after the Tonbodama-kan.

Everyday Life & Gentle Glass

??If You�re Going Next, Visit This Shop
?Fantasy Glass World?

Vidro-kan (Glass Gallery)

A miniature glass world with over 2,000 items

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

About an 1-minute walk/p>

Wear & Gift

??If You�re Going Next, Visit This Shop
(Tonbodama Gallery)

Gekka-bijin

Exhibition and Sale of Tonbodama Artists� Works

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

About an 1-minute walk/p>