Kitaichi Glass Otaru

Kitaichi Glass is a long-standing company based in Otaru that can be said to be the pioneer in the production of kerosene lamps and glass floats used for the booming herring fishing during the Meiji and Taisho eras.

There are 18 stores in the city, each with its own style, among which Kitaichi Glass Sangokan (literally, third house 三号馆) ("Sangokan") represents the best for Kitaichi Glass, attracting a large number of customers. biggest tourist. The building is housed in a stone warehouse with a wooden frame built in 1891 when Otaru was a prosperous commercial seaport. You can find a wide variety of glassware at Sangokan: dinnerware (plates, bowls, glasses...), vases, accessories, decorations, colored glass lamps... and thousands of quality products. High quality made by skilled craftsmen is displayed here.

Sangokan has three floors - YO, WA and COUNTRY. At YO, you'll find Western-inspired glassware. In WA, there are traditional Japanese-style products. Finally at COUNTRY, where you can take home products based on Japanese traditions.

Located in the same building as Sangokan, Kitaichi Hall ("Hall") is a cafe with a warm and romantic atmosphere for you to sit and relax. 167 oil lamps gently illuminate the entire space as they stand on tables, hang along the walls and chandeliers hang from the ceiling. If you arrive early before Kitaichi Hall opens at 8:45 am, you can see the staff light the lights and raise the chandelier to an elevated position, at which point the lights will be turned off, signaling the opening hours of the restaurant. shop.

Operating hours: 8:45 – 18:00

Website: https://kitaichiglass.co.jp/