Japan Travel: Museum of Venetian Art 3000 pieces of glass art Otaru, Hokkaido 98

Sakaimachi Street (Sakaimachi Dōri) is an attractive, preserved merchant street in central Otaru. It lies near by city’s canal area. During the development of Hokkaido in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Otaru flourished as a port city, and many trading and shipping companies constructed impressive Western style buildings in the city center to house their shops and offices.

Many of the buildings along Sakaimachi Street have since been converted into cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops and museums. There are a few glass workshops for tourists to enjoy a hands-on experience in creating the local Otaru Glass.

Museum of Venetian Art
The local glass producer Kitaichi opened this five story museum featuring the arts of Venice. Inside visitors will find displays of Venetian glassware, clothing and furniture and an impressing full sized gondola.

Facility Information
Hours: 8:45 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 700 yen

Access Information for Sakaimachi Street
From Otaru Station: A ten minute walk
From Minami-Otaru Station: A five minute walk

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