Mikawakougei Glass Art Museum

What it is

• A private museum in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture.
• Founded by glass artist Kazuhiko Kamiya.
• Opened in 2000 as a glass craft museum.

What to see

• Many works by Kazuhiko Kamiya.
• The giant kaleidoscope "Sphere."
• "Sphere" was Guinness certified in 2002.
• Glass craft workshops are available.
• Workshops include kaleidoscopes, stained glass, sandblasting.

When to go

• Open from 10:00 to 17:30.
• Closed on Mondays and the first Tuesday.

Getting there

• Take Meitetsu Bus to Kami-Yada Kita bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.