Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square — Local services in Tokyo

Store displaying and selling fine authentic crafts from the different prefectures across Japan. Craft types included ceramics, porcelain, wood, textile, and paper.

There were items available in a range of prices so my partner and I were able to find some beautiful ceramics to take home at mid-range prices. However, there were also affordable items to give as gifts and high-range works of art on display.

Information about the origins of the pieces is frequently listed and there are many helpful staff to answer any questions. There was also additional information about other authentic craft sellers through Tokyo and information about the crafting process for certain types of items.

The items we bought seem to be well packaged for the trip home.

It was also convenient for us that this store had later store hours since we were only able to make it later in...

I literally have to control myself, every time I go to this shop. I REALLY appreciate quality and craftmanship, and EVERYTHING in this shop is so utterly beautiful. I slowly peruse the entire store, 'oohing' and 'ahhing' over everything, taking mental notes of 'ok, maybe I'll get that...maybe I'll buy this....' and then telling myself that I can't buy everything that I like there (if only because I prefer to live a somewhat minimalist lifestyle). In the end, I typically allow myself to be ONE thing at this shop, and I try to make sure it's something that I can truly use...that I WILL use, etc.

Anyway, if you are looking for a gift from Japan, to bring back home to someone, this is the place. Oh sure, there are plenty of other places in Tokyo that sell souvenirs, but at this Traditional Crafts Store, everything is the real deal...top...

A great collection of a wide variety of types of mostly functional artwork (ceramics, textiles, metalwork, woodworking, lacquerware, bags, etc.), and some brushes, from across Japan. There are some live demos, videos, and a lot of educational signage. If you're an artist or art-lover, this is a top-tier visit as the shop is very large and diverse.

Much of the work for sale is high quality and therefore the prices can get really high as well, but there are a number of items in the low-to-mid-range too. I bought three pieces of beautiful marquetry which were in the mid-range cost bracket. They packaged them beautifully, with instructional text on cards, for the people I am giving them to.

There are restrooms available as well as...