Suwa Garasunosato Museum

Suwa Garasunosato Museum is an art museum in Suwa dedicated to glass art, presenting around 20,000 glass objects across multiple exhibition halls. The collections feature both permanent installations and rotating displays, along with craft spaces where visitors can watch artists at work.

The museum was founded in 2012 and built upon the long tradition of glassmaking in the Nagano region. It was established as a center to recognize and document the regional glass artists and their techniques.

The museum displays works by local glass artists and craftspeople from the surrounding region. Visitors can see how glassmaking traditions continue to develop and thrive here.

The building is straightforward to enter and navigate between the various exhibition areas, with access suitable for most visitors. It helps to allow time for exploring the multiple halls, as the collection spans a large area.

The museum holds one of the world's largest crystal balls and rare glass artworks of considerable value. The distinctive triangular roof design of the building is a recognizable feature that sets it apart from other museum structures.

Location: Suwa

Official opening: December 2012

Website: https://garasunosato.com/museum

GPS coordinates: 36.02842,138.08033

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07