{"id":43930,"date":"2025-12-28T18:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T09:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com?p=43930"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:00:55","slug":"kuroeya-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/en\/shinise-en\/kuroeya-en","title":{"rendered":"Kuroeya (department store)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Founded in Genroku 2 (1689)<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u6f06\u5668\u306f\u82f1\u8a9e\u3067\u300cjapan\u300d\u305d\u306e\u7406\u7531\u306f\uff1f\u300e\u9ed2\u6c5f\u5c4b\u300f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/73vyay4MnjU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" 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wp-image-40700\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ea8e431a2d486728ee43e92804322a64.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-40702\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/a50059065e713b9881c1ac19b8e174cf.webp\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" class=\"ark-block-slider__img arkb-obf-cover wp-image-40704\" alt=\"\" decording=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A specialty shop where outstanding lacquerware from all over Japan is collected, from tableware to stationery.<\/h2>\n\n<p>Kuroeya is located in a building right in front of the Nihonbashi Bridge, in the Nihonbashi area filled with historic buildings.Long ago, there were three lacquerware stores in Nihonbashi Tori-machi, and they were known as the \u201cThree Shops of the Street.\u201dAs one of those shops, Kuroeya supplied lacquerware to feudal lords during the Edo period and to the Imperial Household Agency after the Meiji era.Inside Kuroeya, beautiful lacquerware carefully crafted by artisans from all over Japan lines the shelves.From Tsugaru-nuri of Aomori in the north to Miyazaki lacquerware in the south, visitors can encounter lacquerware from all regions of Japan.<\/p>\n\n<p>According to the 12th-generation owner, Mr. Magosaemon Kashiwabara, the charm of lacquerware lies in \u201cgaining more character and depth the more it is used over time\u201d and \u201cbeing harder to break than other tableware, lasting long with proper care.\u201dAs a traditional Japanese craft, lacquerware is often seen as a luxury item, but it holds unique qualities that other materials cannot offer.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Kuroeya, not only tableware and cutlery are sold, but also desk items such as lacquered card holders, photo frames, and ballpoint pens.Every item is something you would want to add to your everyday belongings or interior d\u00e9cor.They continue to adopt new lacquer products based on the times, trends, and customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-29-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40706\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Kuroeya\u2019s history began in Genroku 2 (1689), when a man from Kuroe Village in Nagusa District, Kii Province (now Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture), a famous lacquerware-producing region, moved to Edo and opened a lacquerware shop in Nihonbashi Honcho 4-chome.Later, in An\u2019ei 3 (1774), management was passed on to Kashiwaya (today\u2019s Kashiwabara family), a Kyoto merchant dealing in fabrics and accessories,and in Ansei 3 (1856), the shop was relocated from Nihonbashi Honcho 4-chome to its present location.Today, in addition to lacquerware sales, the business also operates real estate and paper product divisions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\">The charm of lacquerware is that it develops richer character the more it is used.<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff5f5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns gap-0 gap-md-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure 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This is a charm unique to lacquerware.We will continue to deliver lacquer products full of this charm to our customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This Notable Item<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/0b758ff0ddb5392b326be2a79601fd1c-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40708\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lacquerware Soup Bowl<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>8,580 yen per bowl<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">This is a classic soup bowl sold at Kuroeya. You can enjoy its color and texture while warming your body with miso soup or broth.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/agatajapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/448cfd90ab641159b3d5ba07202f267d-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40710\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kagawa Lacquerware \u2014 Wooden Lacquered Color Dish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">8,800 yen per dish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>These dishes feature colorful and casual lacquer\u2014red, yellow, olive, and black\u2014making you want to collect every color.A highlight is the amber lacquer (clear lacquer) applied to the inner surface, enhancing the wood grain\u2014a beauty possible only with wooden lacquerware.Its highly versatile design makes it suitable for both Japanese and Western cuisine.Since it is lightweight and hard to break, it is also recommended as tableware for children.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Spot Overview<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"ark-block-notice -alert is-style-simple\"><div class=\"ark-block-notice__head\"><svg class=\"ark-block-notice__icon\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-icon=\"LsInfoOutline\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\"><path d=\"M24 47C11.3 47 1 36.7 1 24S11.3 1 24 1s23 10.3 23 23-10.3 23-23 23zm0-42C13.5 5 5 13.5 5 24s8.5 19 19 19 19-8.5 19-19S34.5 5 24 5z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"15.8\" r=\"3.5\"><\/circle><path d=\"M28 31.8h-1.5v-9c0-.6-.4-1-1-1h-5c-.8 0-1.3.9-.8 1.6l1.8 2.4v6H20c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1v2c0 .6.4 1 1 1h8c.6 0 1-.4 1-1v-2c0-.6-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ark-block-notice__body ark-keep-mt--s\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table pt-3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-color:#666666\"><tbody><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Address: <\/strong><\/th><td>Kuroeya Kokubu Building, 1-2-6 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Phone: <\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"tel:03-3272-0948\">03-3272-0948<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Business hours: <\/strong><\/th><td>9:00\u201318:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Closed: <\/strong><\/th><td>Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>Payment methods: <\/strong><\/th><td>Cash and credit cards (American Express, Diner\u2019s Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"width:20%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top\"><strong>External Link:<\/strong><\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuroeya.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Information is current as of publication and may change. 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