If You�re Looking for a Glass Making Experience in Otaru | Taisho Glass, Popular with Beginners and Visitors
"Taisho Glass" is highly recommended for those who want to experience glassmaking while sightseeing in Otaru.
At our workshop located in the Sakaimachi Street shopping district, we offer glassmaking experiences that even beginners can join with confidence.
It is easy to participate between sightseeing stops or even on rainy days, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind piece as a memento of your trip.
Our Services
This is a glass blowing workshop located next to the Taisho Glass Main Shop. Create your very own original glass! [Experience Time] Approx. 20 minutes per person (Approx. 40 minutes for 2 people) Participants are guided one at a time, in order.
20 min
�4,950 (per person)
? Advance reservations are not available for the Tonbodama (glass bead making) experience.This experience is conducted one participant at a time, in order.You can create a glass bead that can be used as a pendant top or accessory.Create a one-of-a-kind memory.
15 min
�1,300?
1 hr 30 min
�1,200
You can freely decorate a palm-sized compact mirror with glass pieces as you like.
1 hr
�1,500
Perfect for those who want a memorable experience even with limited time! Once finished, you can take your creation home right away.
1 hr
800 Japanese yen
1 hr
�1,500
1 hr 30 min
�1,200?
No matter which parts you combine, it turns out cute! An easy mirror-making experience!! Create an adorable mirror together with friends or family.
1 hr
�1,000?
Display your Otaru memories in a handmade, original photo frame.
1 hr 30 min
�2,200?
The way you decorate it changes how it glows�an incredibly cute experience!!
1 hr 30 min
�1,800
A glass accessory-making experience using floral-patterned glass pieces.?Combine countless glass parts and become an accessory creator.This is a safe experience that does not involve the use of fire.
1 hr
?1,300?
Q?A
Q?How long does each experience take?
A? ?Glass Blowing: approx. 20 minutes (cooling: 1 day)
?Tonbodama (Glass Bead Making): approx. 15 minutes (cooling: approx. 40 minutes)
?Millefiori & Diamond Dust: approx. 30�90 minutes (finished items will be shipped later)
?Other decoration experiences: approx. 30�90 minutes (adhesive drying time: approx. 30 minutes)
After crafting, you are welcome to enjoy sightseeing during the cooling or drying time.
Items can be picked up until our closing time at 7:00 PM.
(Please note that on rare occasions, closing time may be earlier. Please check our website or SNS for updates.)
Q?Do I need a reservation?
A? ?For glass blowing, we recommend making a reservation by the day before. Please book via the Glass Blowing page above.
?The Tonbodama experience is available by walk-in only on the day of your visit.
?For other experiences, please use the reservation form on each experience page.
Q?Can children participate?
A?Yes. Children are welcome to participate.
Experiences involving fire, such as Tonbodama and glass blowing, are available for children from 1st grade of elementary school.
For experiences that do not use fire, even younger children may participate.
Q?Can I join during sightseeing?
A?Yes. If there is availability on the day, we can accommodate you.
Please speak with our staff directly at the shop, or contact us by phone or email.
Q?I�m worried about my glass breaking while carrying it.
A?Your glass piece will be carefully wrapped with cushioning material and placed in a box before being handed to you.
Under normal handling, it should not break easily. However, if you are traveling by airplane, we recommend carrying it as hand luggage.
Placing it in checked baggage may increase the risk of damage.
Glass is shaped by blowing air into molten glass wrapped around a stainless steel rod.
This is the quintessential glass-making experience.
A Slightly Unique
Glass Experience
Those who have selected the glassblowing experience also have the option to switch to the "Pin Blow" experience.
This is a rare Craft Experience
where you expand the glass using steam�
?an opportunity you won't easily find elsewhere.??
For a Glass Experience in Otaru � Taisho Glass