top of page

黒壁スクエア

Kurokabe Square

A historic district known for its traditional black-walled buildings, glassworks, and charming artisan shops.

Attractions

Cultural, Shopping, Historical

MK Guide Recommends

Kurokabe Square is a beautifully preserved cultural district in Nagahama, Shiga, famous for its traditional black-walled buildings (kurokabe) and vibrant glassworks industry. The area, once home to a prominent bank in the Meiji period, now hosts an array of artisan shops, galleries, and cafés that showcase local craftsmanship. Visitors can explore studios where artisans create intricate glassware, browse through specialty stores, or enjoy the historic charm of this elegant town. Whether you're looking for unique souvenirs or simply wish to experience Japan’s rich artistic heritage, Kurokabe Square offers a perfect blend of history, shopping, and culture.

Facilities & Services

  • Artisan Glass Shops
  • Cafés and Restaurants
  • Craft Workshops
  • Historical Exhibits

Contact

Address:

12-38 Motohamacho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0059

Phone:

0749-65-2330

A renowned restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.

Restaurant Matsukiya

A renowned restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.
A long-established restaurant and butcher shop specializing in authentic Omi beef dishes, offering sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, teppanyaki, and steaks in a traditional Japanese setting.​

Marutake Oumi-Nishigawa

A long-established restaurant and butcher shop specializing in authentic Omi beef dishes, offering sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, teppanyaki, and steaks in a traditional Japanese setting.​
A renowned restaurant in Omihachiman specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.

Restaurant Kankankan

A renowned restaurant in Omihachiman specializing in premium Omi beef dishes, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese culinary experiences in a serene setting.
A renowned yakiniku restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef, offering a variety of cuts in a traditional Japanese setting.​

Yakiniku Manyo

A renowned yakiniku restaurant specializing in premium Omi beef, offering a variety of cuts in a traditional Japanese setting.​
A historic mountainside temple renowned for its 808 stone steps leading to a three-story pagoda, offering panoramic views of Lake Biwa.

Chomeiji Temple

A historic mountainside temple renowned for its 808 stone steps leading to a three-story pagoda, offering panoramic views of Lake Biwa.
© 2024 Tokyo MK
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
bottom of page