Arita-yaki Department Store Marukei Shosha有田焼のデパート 丸兄商社

Located in Saga Prefecture, a region renowned for its pottery tradition, Maruane Shosha is an "Arita ware department store" just a 1-minute walk from JR Kamiarita Station. Boasting "the world's largest selection of Arita ware," the store spans an impressive 2,000 tsubo (approximately 6,600 square meters) and features around 20,000 items, from everyday essentials to exquisite works of art. Its lively atmosphere resembles a bustling pottery market. Visitors can not only purchase Arita ware, celebrated for its delicate and vibrant colors, but also try hands-on experiences like pottery painting on a wheel. Highlights include the 300 Million Yen Room, showcasing large-scale Arita ware pieces such as bathrooms, vases, plates, and lanterns, and the 500 Million Yen Room, which displays sliding doors, transoms, and low tables crafted from Arita ware.