Japan Travel: Otaru Glass Workshops Sakaimachi Street Hokkaido97

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 shopsand museums. There are a few glass workshops for tourists to enjoy a hands-on experience in creating the local Otaru Glass.

Glass Workshops
When the herring fishing industry declined in the 1950s, the makers of glass buoys shifted to the production of refined glassware instead. Now, Otaru benefits greatly from the reputation of its glassware, attracting many tourists to its glass shops. In addition to selling Otaru glassware, many shops allow customers to make their own cups or bowls for typically 2000-3000 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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