Kitaichi Glass Sangokan (No. 3 Village)

Step into a historic Otaru warehouse aglow with 167 flickering oil lamps

Experience an enchanting atmosphere where 167 oil lamps and vibrant glassware illuminate a historic stone warehouse built in 1891.


As you step inside the massive stone walls, you are immediately greeted by the soft, warm glow unique to oil lamps. In the "Kitaichi Hall," 167 lamps—each hand-lit one by one every morning—serve as the sole source of light, creating a space filled with a nostalgic aroma and a soothing silence. During live piano performances, the gentle melodies harmonize with the flickering shadows on the walls, offering a quintessentially Otaru moment of serene elegance.


Across three floors, you will discover a diverse array of glassware, including intricately cut "Otaru Kiriko," smooth-textured glasses that feel perfect in your hand, and jewelry with brilliant transparency. Exploring the themed sections—Japanese, Western, and Country—feels like a treasure hunt for that one special piece. After browsing, enjoy a cool, refreshing soft drink or ice cream on the terrace, where you can feel the weathered texture of a building that has stood through Otaru’s long history.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒047-0027 
Address
北海道小樽市堺町7-26
Telephone Number
0134-33-1993
Open
9:00-18:00
9:00-17:30 (Kitaichi Hall)
Closed
Open all year round
Car Park
charged
Directions
●On foot: About 10 minutes from JR Minami Otaru Station
●By car: About 10 minutes Sasson Expwy Otaru IC
Website

Official site (Japanese)

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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