Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum

Experience Venetian Elegance in Otaru

Experience the opulent lifestyle of Venetian nobility through a remarkable collection of 3,000 glass masterpieces, displayed within a carefully recreated Italian palace.


Established in 1988, the museum was inspired by Italy’s historic Palazzo Grassi and preserves the thousand-year tradition of Venetian glassmaking. Inside, glowing chandeliers and authentic period furnishings surround you, evoking the refined elegance of historic European culture—right here in Hokkaido.


The museum’s greatest appeal is its immersive, multi-sensory glimpse into aristocratic life. From the smooth textures and intricate designs of delicate glassware to the serene atmosphere of the galleries, every detail invites you into another era. The popular “Dress Experience” and “Carnival Experience” offer a chance to don elegant costumes and step into a world of high society.


Whether a highlight of your Otaru journey or a peaceful escape from everyday life, this museum offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Venetian elegance without leaving Hokkaido.

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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5-27
Telephone Number
0134-33-1717
Open
9:00-17:30 (last entrance 17:00)
Closed
Open all year (closed for exhibition changes)
Prices
Charged
Directions
●On foot: About 10 minutes from JR Minami-Otaru Station
●By car: About 10 minutes from Sasson Expwy Otaru IC
Website

Official site (Japanese)

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

This attraction on sample itineraries

[Hakodate Airport IN → New Chitose Airport OUT / 2 Nights 3 Days] From Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum to Ainu Culture Museum and Beer Museum! A Museum Tour of Hokkaido
[Hakodate Airport IN → New Chitose Airport OUT / 2 Nights 3 Days] From Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum to Ainu Culture Museum and Beer Museum! A Museum Tour of Hokkaido
https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/plan/detail_81.html

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