OTARU TAISHOU GLASS PALACE

Otaru Travel Guide 2023
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The Otaru Taisho Glass Museum is the main branch of the Otaru Glass Museum, which has 13 stores in Otaru City and other areas in Hokkaido. It is said that many excellent glass works were produced in Japan during the Taisho period (1912-1926). The Otaru Taisho Glass Museum exhibits and sells a wide variety of glassware, including Japanese-style glassware that inherits the style of the Taisho period, based on the concept of "conveying the beauty of the Taisho period to the modern age.

The Otaru Taisho Glass Museum was renovated from the Natori Kozaburo Store built in 1906. It was designated as a historical building by Otaru City in 1985.

Visitors can enjoy the warmth of handmade Japanese-style glassware, accessories, miniature ornaments, and other glass products made by the company's own glassworks and those produced in Otaru City. There is also a full menu of hands-on activities such as glass blowing and glass bead making.

Facility name
OTARU TAISHOU GLASS PALACE
Address
〒047-00311 1-8, Ironai 1-chome, Otaru City
Phone
0134-32-5101
Opening hours
09:00〜19:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
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Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream

Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.

Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream


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Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.

Otaru Department Store UNGA↑

Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
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