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Mikawa Craft Glass Museum
A new-sensory museum showcasing plenty of photogenic glass artworks.
More than just a place to display glass artworks, this museum offers dynamic exhibits using light and sound. In particular, the must-see lineup of innovative installation works includes the giant kaleidoscope “Sphere,” certified by Guinness in 2000, and “Four Seasons,” a sculpture-mirror room covered entirely in mirrors. Its signature style is “from viewing to experiencing,” letting you blend into the artwork yourself.
Since allowing photography in 2018, the museum has quickly become a buzzworthy, photogenic spot. However, bringing in DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, selfie sticks, and tripods is not allowed, so shooting with a smartphone is recommended.
The glass-making experience courses are also popular, where you can create a variety of works such as sandblasting, stained glass, and kaleidoscopes. The experience time is Approx. 2 hours, and an “Easy Course” that can be done in 1 hour is also available.
Highlights
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See innovative exhibits such as a giant kaleidoscope and a sculpture-mirror room covered entirely in mirrors.
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Try hands-on experiences making a variety of works, including sandblasting, stained glass, and kaleidoscopes.
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The museum has been a big topic since allowing photography, but note that many types of equipment are not permitted.
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The giant kaleidoscope “Sphere,” certified by Guinness
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A sculpture-mirror room where seasonal scenery appears one after another
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From stained glass making to many other hands-on activities
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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Are there coin lockers?
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There are no coin lockers, but we can store large bags at the reception.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed as long as you do not leave the museum grounds.
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Are there smoking areas?
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Please note that the entire premises are non-smoking.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 三河工芸ガラス美術館
- Postal Code
- 444-0326
- Address
- 5 Togo, Tomiyama-cho, Nishio, Aichi
- Phone
- 0563-59-3334
- Closed on
- 10:00 am–5:30 pm (Last admission at 5:00 pm)
- Hours
- Mondays, 1st Tuesday
- Admission
- 1,000 yen for junior high school students and up, 600 yen for elementary school students, 400 yen for preschoolers
- Access
- From “Nishio” Station (Meitetsu Nishio Line), take the Rokumangoku Kururin Bus Terazu-Yata Line and get off at “Tomiyama Kita”; it’s right there.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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