Sukesaku Tashiro, the wealthy merchant of Arita, built this Japanese-Western style building in 1876 as an accommodation and reception facility for foreign merchants who came to buy pottery. It is registered as one of the Important Cultural Properties of Saga Prefecture. It was donated by the owner, then renovated by Arita Town and was opened in 2017.

Basic information

Closed	【Closed days】Weekdays 　　　　　New Year's Holiday (December 28 - January 4)
Opening Hours	【Open days】Sat/Sun/Holidays 　　　　　Arita-toukiichi Fair Period (April 29 - May 5) 　　　　　Arita Autumn Ceramic Festival Period 10:00～16:00
Access	From JR Arita Station 20 minutes by walk From JR Arita Station 7 minutes by car to Aritakan and from Aritakan 1 minute walk From Hasami-Arita Interchange 10 minutes by car
Admission Fee	Free of charge