Fukagawa Seiji (Main Store)

Souvenirs

4.0

"Arita is the first place in Japan where porcelain was made. From the 17th century onward, Arita ware was an important product of what was once Saga-Nabeshima Domain and was extensively exported abroad, where it is known and loved as ""Imari ware,"" ""Ko-Imari,"" and ""Old Imari."" Fukagawa Seiji, a company which furthered global interest in Arita ware and which converted it into an art form, was founded in 1894 by Chuji Fukagawa, and Fukagawa erected Fukagawa Seiji's flagship store right here in Arita with the intent of welcoming customers from around the world. Even today, the structure retains a strong atmosphere redolent of the bygone Meiji and Taisho periods; the exterior of the building is covered in scratch tile, while the interior is decorated with floor mosaics and stained-glass windows. In the second-floor museum, visitors can view outstanding pieces crafted by Fukagawa Seiji bearing the distinct ""Meiji modern"" design style (advance reservation required). Today, the building and collection of the second-floor museum have received the Heritage of Industrial Modernization designation."

Spot details

Address: Saga Pref. Nishimatsuragunaritachou Koubira 1-1-8 Map
Area: Arita / Imari Area
Phone: 0955425215
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's holiday
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (Available outside the store)
Wi-Fi: Available(DoSPOT)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (towels available)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (small dogs that can be held, etc.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

disappointing

Reviewed : 2015.04.30

The ceramics festival starts April 29th. The Fukagawa shops are a 40 minute walk from Arita station. There is only a shuttle bus during the festival. Good thing - you can ask them to call a cab for...
宮内庁御用達の食器、かばん詰め放題1万円！

Reviewed : 2021.05.06

深川製磁本店前の空き地のような場所に深川製の陶磁器が数千点展示されていました。さすが宮内庁御用達の食器だけあって、多くのものに一点数千円の値札が貼られていましたが、今日がセールの最終日だから(?)という理由で、本日は一万円で袋詰め放題だとのこと。一万円で袋を購入して品物を妻と吟味しました。袋詰めし易い様に極力平たい物から選びました。結果、全部で25点ほど購入しました。恐らく我が家の和食器は...
建物を見る価値があります

Reviewed : 2021.04.29

初めて、本店に伺いましたが、この建物は、歴史が感じられ、買い物以外にも、来店する価値があります。また、売り場の奥には、宮内庁御用達の関連展示があり、特に、明治天皇の関係の展示は、非常に興味深いものがありました。