Kitaichi Glass
A glassware shop with a café lit only by 167 oil lamps.
- Area
- Hokkaido · Otaru
- Location
- Sakaimachi
- Getting there
- 10 min walk from Minami-Otaru Sta.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Varies by shop
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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