Maison de Arita

Walking through Arita, you’ll discover Maison de Arita, a charming boutique that serves as the perfect place to shop and rest, right across from the Arita Post Office.

Located within the Traditional Buildings Preservation District, the store’s exterior features a traditional storehouse design that blends in with the historic buildings around it. Inside, the bright, modern space displays a curated selection of refined Arita ware, such as tableware, accessories, and miscellaneous goods, selected by the owner.

The owner, who came to Japan from Korea ten years ago, studied ceramics in Arita, and also displays her own works in the shop.

The second-floor café space features a rental space where enjoyable classes are held, including table setting/arrangement, language lessons, and origami workshops.

You can order drinks and baked goods inside the shop, and when the rental space is not being used for classes, the second floor is available as a café space.

One and a half years have passed since opening, and many of the customers are tourists from overseas. The shop seems to serve as a bridge connecting long-established local businesses with overseas ceramics lovers. The owner mentioned, “The second-floor space is sometimes used for off-campus training by students from universities in Tokyo. Also, it can be used for local meetings.”