Harada Chojuen

This shop dealing in Hagi-yaki pottery and tea ceremony goods is found at the entrance to the Tamachi shopping arcade. It has specialized in pottery from leading Hagi kilns since its founding in 1897, and the gallery on the second floor holds pieces by famous potters such as Saka Koraizaemon, Miwa Kyuwa, and Miwa Kyusetsu. Since they also offer a large number of very reasonable pieces, this shop is not only great for serious fans of Hagi's traditional pottery but also for those just getting their first taste of it. The shop also has a long tradition of specializing in tea, and their range of tea ceremony tools and tea leaves is impressive as well.