Exploring Kurokabe Square in Shiga Prefecture.

Kurokabe Square, a secret street in Shiga Prefecture where you can enjoy the historical landscapes, shops, restaurants, cafes, and even glass craftmanship. The Kurokabe Square building was erected during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a bank. It is currently used as a gallery for glassware, displaying and selling such items as glass accessories and music boxes. They also offer hands-on lessons that include making glass accessories and stained glass. #shigaken #kurokabe Square