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About this spot
Kurokabe Square in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, is a popular sightseeing area centered on the "Kurokabe Glass Museum," a converted Meiji-era bank building. The nostalgic townscape is lined with old storehouses and merchant houses from the Edo through Meiji periods, with glass craft shops, galleries, and workshops scattered throughout. The highlight of a stroll is, above all, the diverse glass crafts. Delicately sparkling accessories and tableware are perfect for souvenirs or a treat for yourself. Hands-on experiences such as glassblowing and stained glass making are also plentiful, letting friends or families create memories. When your feet are tired, take a break at a cafe offering Omi beef cuisine made with local ingredients or sweets such as the Instagram-worthy Kurokabe soft serve. Within walking distance from JR Nagahama Station, it is easy to access and ideal to combine with Lake Biwa sightseeing. Why not spend a calm holiday forgetting daily life at Kurokabe Square, where something nostalgic and new beauty coexist?
Last updated March 28, 2026