Day-to-day services in Arao, Kumamoto

Day to day

• Marugoto Arao Local Products Hall

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-57-9960

  Tourist product hall selling specialties, with a Shodai-yaki gallery and information on local sights and gourmet food.

• Shodai Mizuho Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-66-2380

  Everyday Shodai ware kiln using traditional features and original firing; pieces gain character with use.

• Shodai Ware Sueyasu Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-68-0058

  Shodai ware kiln fired for about 400 years, using local clay, straw and wood ash, and wood firing.

• Shodai Ware Taro Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-68-4817

  Shodai ware kiln in Arao using plant and wood-ash glazes; all pieces are handmade in a climbing kiln.

• Shodai Ware Nakahira Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-68-7326

  Shodai ware kiln in Arao with distinctive glazes; its gallery sells everyday tableware and unique pieces.

• Shodai Hontani Chihiro Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-68-6459

  Shodai studio opened in 1998, blending traditional Shodai methods with Okinawan techniques for everyday ware.

• Shodai Ware Fumoto Kiln

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-68-0456

  Shodai kiln with one of the largest six-chamber climbing kilns; its slipware is popular in select shops.

• Ariake no Sato Direct Sales Shop

  

  Arao, Kumamoto · 0968-63-0812

  Direct sales shop popular for fresh Ariake Sea clams, shrimp, and pen shells, also selling farm produce.