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Kurokabe Square 黒壁スクエア

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kurokabe Square today

  • What it is: A cluster of restored Meiji-era merchant buildings in central Nagahama, known for glass workshops, galleries and cafés.
  • Getting there: About 5 minutes' walk from JR Nagahama Station.
  • Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Apr–Oct), 10:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar). Open all year except New Year.
  • Admission: Free to wander; workshops charge separately.
  • Tip: Combine with Nagahama Castle and Hokoen garden, both a short walk away by the lakeshore.
Best timeGood any time of yearGood any time; the Hikiyama festival brings floats to town in mid-April.

Checked against: Kurokabe Square – Biwako Visitors Bureau. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Kurokabe Square on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.