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Kurokabe Ichinokan and Kurokabe Glass Museum is an exhibition and sales space for attractive glassware in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. This facility was created by renovating a historic black-plastered building that was once known affectionately as "Kurokabe Bank. Built in 1900, this quasi-Western-style building is particularly iconic within Kurokabe Square. The museum exhibits and sells a variety of glassware from all over the world, especially from Europe; on the first floor you can see everyday vessels, vases, and accessories, while on the second floor you can see European glassworks and glass vases from Italy, Germany, Austria, and other countries. The store also offers a wide variety of products, including special accessories handmade by artisans, miniature glass animals, glass pens, and glassware and tableware to add color to your dining table. Seasonal displays are also popular. The shop is open from 10:00 to 18:00, and closes at 17:00 from November to March. It is not closed on holidays, but may be closed at the end of the year. Hands-on workshops are also offered. Located at 12-38 Motohama-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, access is about a 5-minute walk from Nagahama Station on the JR Hokuriku Line or about a 10-minute drive from the Nagahama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. The phone number is 0749-65-2330; online sales are also available. Business hours and holidays are subject to change depending on infectious disease conditions, so it is recommended to check before visiting.