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Try your hand at creating unique blown glass and stained glass pieces at this workshop nestled at the foot of the mountains.
Located in the Akiha Ward of Niigata City, an area historically known for glass production, Akiha Glass is now one of the few blown glass workshops remaining in Niigata Prefecture.
The workshop produces glass pieces with elements of traditional crafts and offers hands-on classes for visitors. A highlight is the blown glass experience, where participants use a pipe tool to shape molten glass into items like cups or vases. While molding glass can be challenging, experienced glass artisans provide step-by-step guidance, making it beginner-friendly. Other activities include stained glass workshops and torchwork experiences for crafting beads or rings—all available by reservation.
Blown glass creations can be collected from the workshop the following day or shipped to your home. Other crafted items can be taken home on the same day. The workshop also features an adjacent shop selling handcrafted glassware, including everyday items like glasses and decorative pieces—ideal for gifts or souvenirs. Visitors are welcome to browse the shop without participating in the workshops, making it a great spot to drop by.
In the glassblowing experience, participants can choose to create items like glasses or vases.
Expert guidance ensures beginners can participate with confidence.
Create intricate glass beads using a torch in the bead-making experience.
Try your hand at crafting vibrant stained glass pieces.
Master artisan Koichi Terui leads the workshop.
Compact-sized glasses and tumblers are popular products.
Professionally crafted pieces are available for purchase in the workshop's attached shop space.
All experiences require advance reservations.
The workshop is nestled at the foot of Akihayama, surrounded by lush nature.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
No, we don't.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Yes.
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