Stained Glass Museum

About This Museum

Tucked away in the historic port city of Otaru, this museum offers a quiet, almost chapel-like reverence for an art form usually seen high above in church windows. Here, you get to admire the intricate details and vibrant colors of stained glass up close, from delicate floral motifs to dramatic biblical scenes. The collection is surprisingly global, featuring not only European masterpieces but also contemporary Japanese works that play with light and tradition. It’s a luminous escape, especially on a snowy Hokkaido afternoon when the light pouring through the glass creates a kaleidoscope on the old wooden floors.