Toyama Glass Art Museum
The Toyama Glass Art Museum, a symbol of the "City of Glass," is located within "TOYAMA Kirari," designed by Kengo Kuma. In the permanent exhibition "Glass Art Garden," you can enjoy modern glass art from both Japan and abroad, including installations by Dale Chihuly. The warm space utilizes locally sourced materials, allowing visitors to feel the harmony between art and nature. The café is also popular for its sweets made with Kaga wheat gluten. After exploring the museum, relax in the café with a book borrowed from the library.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Toyama Glass Art Museum
- Location
- 〒930-0062 5-1 Nishimachi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From Toyama Station, take the city tram circular line for about 12 minutes and get off at "Grand Plaza-mae," then walk for about 2 minutes.
From Toyama Station, take the tram heading to "Minami-Toyama Ekimae" for about 12 minutes and get off at "Nishimachi," then walk for about 1 minute.
About 20 minutes by car from Toyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway (via National Route 41).
Get off at "Nishimachi" on the Toyama Chitetsu bus, and it's right there; if you get off at "Sogawa," it's about a 4-minute walk.
From Toyama Airport, take the Chitetsu bus (Toyama Airport Line) and get off at "Sogawa," then walk for about 4 minutes. - Parking
- Please use the nearby paid parking lot.
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays)
- Regular Holiday
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, New Year's holidays (December 29 to January 1)
- Fees
- Permanent exhibition: General and university students 200 yen, group 170 yen, free for high school students and younger.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number： 076-461-3100
- Official Website
