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World Glassware Hall Inawashiro

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World Glassware Hall Inawashiro

Japan's largest glass specialty gallery, showcasing approximately 25,000 items.

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This is one of Japan's largest glass specialty galleries, displaying around 25,000 items from both Japan and around the world. The gallery offers a wide array of products, including directly imported goods, original accessories, antiques, and decorative items, fully conveying the charm of glass products.

On-site, visitors can enjoy Inawashiro local beer, brewed with the pristine waters of Mount Bandai and a recipient of the International Beer Award gold medal, at the Inawashiro Local Beer Hall. Additionally, the Inawashiro Snack Hall gathers local confections and sweets, while also offering Aizu's local sake, ensuring enjoyment for both adults and children. Workshops are available too, including an etching glass experience where participants can carve original designs and a bracelet-making experience using natural stones and glass beads.

From the facility, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Bandai, affectionately known as "Aizu Fuji," making it an ideal location for sightseeing in Fukushima.

Highlights

  • Japan's largest glass specialty gallery, displaying approximately 25,000 glass products.
  • A diverse range of items including original accessories, antiques, and decorative pieces.
  • Taste the gold medal-winning Inawashiro local beer.
  • The Inawashiro Snack Hall offers a selection of Fukushima souvenirs.
  • Various workshops, including etching glass experiences, are available.

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  • Various glass products, including antiques and decorative items, are on display.

    Various glass products, including antiques and decorative items, are on display.

  • At the brewery, which uses the pristine waters of Mount Bandai, you can enjoy freshly brewed beer.

    At the brewery, which uses the pristine waters of Mount Bandai, you can enjoy freshly brewed beer.

  • Inawashiro souvenirs are also available for sale.

    Inawashiro souvenirs are also available for sale.

  • Approximately 25,000 glass products are on display.

    Approximately 25,000 glass products are on display.

  • The facility is located at the foot of Mount Bandai, offering a full view of its peak.

    The facility is located at the foot of Mount Bandai, offering a full view of its peak.

  • The local beer hall also offers views of Mount Bandai.

    The local beer hall also offers views of Mount Bandai.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, it is.

Reviews

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  • 謝麗
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    Visitors can try glassblowing or making glass accessories themselves. After joining these activities, you get to take home your own handmade piece as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

  • 淇淇
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    It doesn't really feel like a museum since there's no admission fee. It's mainly a place selling art glass products.

  • Alex Wu
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    You can try out workshops here, like making glass beads, engraving your own original designs, and even glassblowing. It's a really unique experience!

Details

Name in Japanese
世界のガラス館 猪苗代店
Postal Code
969-3284
Address
85 Murahigashi, Mitsuwa, Inawashiromachi, Yama-gun, Fukushima
Telephone
0120-72-7472
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:30am - 5:00pm
Admission
Free
Access
From JR Banetsu West Line Inawashiro Station, take the bus and get off at “Noguchi Hideyo Kinenkan Mae,” then walk for 3 minute.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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