Gaku Glass — Local services in Hakuba

A hidden gem for a creative and hands-on experience! This adorable glass-making shop offers the perfect opportunity to craft your own unique treasures. From blowing glass to designing beautiful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, there's something for everyone—adults and children alike will love it. The staff are friendly, patient, and guide you through every step, ensuring you leave with a creation to be proud of. It's a fantastic indoor activity, especially on a rainy day, and a fun way to spend time with family or friends. Highly recommended for anyone looking to try something new...

We decided to try it on our trip to Hakuba, was a little sceptical at first but its actually really fun couples activity. The owner speaks a little English, enough to guide you through the process and is very helpful. You basically choose your pattern, colors and then start working on your selection, takes maybe 10-15 minutes, but it has to dry for about 1h, good idea to do it before lunch, go for food and then come back. After it's ready you decide what you want to do with it: pendant, key chain, etc. And select additional mini circle colors. Fun,...

Lovely family-friendly activity off the slopes. Came with hubby, a cute couple activity with our own handmade souvenirs to keep. Lessons for making tonbotama glass beads are one-to-one and available in English. The instructor is patient and friendly. Making time is 20-40 min and cooling time is about an hour. The glass bead can be made into a necklace, bracelet or keychain. Overall a fun and relaxing way to spend about 2h in...