The City of Glass in Toyama

Toyama glass art cups

Toyama is famous for glassmaking as there are many factories at the Glass Art Hills Toyama. Toyama Glass Studio is one such place.  It is a base for glass artists to connect technology, art, industry, and culture: a place showing the charm of new art, where visitors can enjoy workshops and performances by glass artists.

Glass art workshop

At the glassware workshop in Toyama

At the workshop, you can choose the shape, colour, and design of your artwork with the support of the studio staff. You can try your hand at making paperweights, blown glass and other seasonal items.

Additionally, you can purchase the works of Toyama's talented artists and see how the works are created at the studio.

Glass art works for sale

Why don't you try making your own glassware at Toyama Glass Studio?