This is the only store in Tokyo that speciaises in onta-yaki pottery, which today is made by just nine kilns in one Japanese city. Onta-yaki is produced in Onta Pottery Village in Hita City, Oita prefecture using techniques that have remained unchanged since the Edo period (1603-1867).
At Ontayaki Sonomono, you can browse various examples of this pottery. Onta-yaki is glazed with soft, pastel-like colours derived from natural materials and decorated with patterns using the traditional Japanese tobi-kanna and hakeme brush strokes. This surprisingly affordable dishware is simple and goes well with any kind of cuisine.
Drop by the shop in the evening (from 6.30pm) from Friday to Tuesday to see it transformed into a sake and snack bar serving seasonal delicacies on onta-yaki pottery. It may be closed during stock taking and business trips, so check the store’s Instagram account before visiting.