Kurokabe Square

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Long known by the nickname “the Kurokabe Bank (Black Wall Bank),” this remodeled former bank building houses the Kurokabe Glass Shop as well as a gallery and restaurant, and has come to be known as the largest space exhibiting glass crafts in western Japan. In addition to glass and porcelain, visitors can also enjoy trying their hand at making a diorama in the popular Kaiyodo Figure Museum.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Nagahamashi Motohamachou 12-38 Map
Area: Kohoku / Nagahama Area
Phone: 0749652330
Note: Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Good place to stroll

Reviewed : 2018.10.23

Went there mainly to visit Kaiyodo Museum but we found lots of good food! Try the sweet potato sweets, theyre worth it!
Great place to pick up beautiful glassware

Reviewed : 2018.06.19

There are lots of great glass galleries in the traditional buildings around Kurokabe square. I picked up some unique pieces at very reasonable prices.
Glass shop and Figurine Museum

Reviewed : 2017.10.10

The square is within easy walking distance of the train station, and the glass shop was the first place we stopped. I think I wandered around inside there for an hour, because there were so many cool...