Introducing Arao’s local specialties
If you’re visiting Arao, you’ll want to take home a keepsake or souvenir you can only find here.
Here are some representative specialties and delicious local treats from Arao.


Shodai-yaki
Perfect for interiors and everyday tableware alike

Shodai-yaki is a pottery tradition passed down in Arao for about 400 years. It is made from high-quality clay mined at the foot of Mount Kodai, east of Arao City. The style combines the high artistic quality recognized as a traditional Japanese craft with a rustic charm that enhances food and flowers, making these pieces popular for everyday use.
In addition to large plates and flower vases, you’ll find many teacups and coffee cups. Find your favorite piece.


Shodai-yaki kilns in Arao City
・Fumoto Kiln (Shodai-yaki) — Master: Yasuaki Inoue
1728-1 Fumoto, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-0456

・Shirohira Kiln (Shodai-yaki) — Master: Nobiaki Jojima
25-3 Oshima, Arao City TEL: 0968-62-0538

・Sueyasu Kiln (Shodai-yaki) — Master: Eisuke Sueyasu
1712-2 Fumoto, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-0058

・Nakadaira Kiln (Shodai-yaki) — Master: Kosei Nishikawa
1192 Kaba, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-7326

・Mizuho Kiln (Shodai) — Master: Rui Fukuda
914 Kamihirayama, Arao City TEL: 0968-66-2380

・Chihiro Kiln (Hondani, Shodai) — Master: Tomohiro Maeno
2131-74 Kawanobori, Arao City TEL: 0968-68-6459
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