Megane Museum
A Museum Dedicated to Japan’s Largest Producer of Eyeglasses
Sabae produces over 90% of all eyeglass frames made in Japan. The Megane Museum (“Glasses Museum”), located here, teaches visitors about the history of glasses, and the more than 200 steps involved in making a pair. Visitors can make reservations for hands-on workshops, and even make their own glasses frames.
In 1905, local assembly member Masunaga Gozaemon (1871–1938) invited skilled glasses makers to teach the artisans of Sabae. His goal was to establish glasses as a winter off-season industry for the local farming community. Today, Sabae is home to over a hundred companies that collaborate to make glasses frames.
The shop exclusively sells eyewear (eyeglasses and sunglasses) made in Japan.
- Area
- Tannan
- Preferences
- Open after 5 PM Tax Free
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-42-8311
- Address
- 福井県鯖江市新横江2-3-4 めがね会館
- Opening Hours
- Shop 10:00-19:00
Museum, Workshop 10:00-17:00
Cafe 10:00-16:00 - Closed
- Wednesdays (except national holidays) and New Year holidays
- Prices
- Admission free
Fee for experience:
(1)Make your own glasses workshop (handmade glasses class): from 24,200 yen (not including lens fee)
(2)Collage with Glasses 2,000 yen - Getting There
- 3 minutes from Sabae IC of Hokuriku Expressway, 10 minutes walk from Hapi-Line Sabae Station
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 50
- Website
- Online Reservations
