食器
送料一律770円 1万円以上送料無料(一部対象外有)
入荷情報やイベント 日々のこと
Imari & Kutani porcelain
古伊万里・九谷Hand-painted plates and bowls from the Edo and Meiji eras. The deep cobalt blue of Imari ware has been prized in Europe since the 1600s.
Japanese Antiques in Tokyo | malto, Kōenji
malto — Antique Shop in Kōenji, Tokyo
Japanese antiques,
in the town where they belong.
Edo-period Imari porcelain, hand-lacquered bowls, iron tea kettles, sake cups the size of your palm. One-of-a-kind Japanese antiques — chosen by dealers who sell them at the flea markets of Paris and England — now on the shelves of a century-old townhouse in Kōenji, ten minutes from the station.
The antiques Paris fell in love withOur Story
For years, malto has hunted antiques across the flea markets of England and France, bringing European treasures back to Tokyo. Along the way, we kept noticing the same thing: at the markets of Paris, it was the Japanese pieces — blue-and-white porcelain, iron kettles, silk kimono — that made collectors' eyes light up.
So we started selling Japanese antiques in Europe. Now we're bringing that same collection home to Kōenji.
malto regularly sets up stalls at flea markets in Paris and the UK, selling Japanese antiques to some of the world's most discerning buyers. That experience taught us exactly which pieces travel well, which stories resonate, and what makes a hundred-year-old object feel alive today. Every antique in our Kōenji shop is chosen with that eye.
What you'll find on our shelvesThe Collection
Lacquerware
漆器Soup bowls, tiered boxes and trays coated in layer after layer of urushi lacquer — feather-light, glossy, and made to be used daily.
Tea ceremony utensils
茶道具Tea bowls, caddies and incense containers — objects refined over centuries for a single, perfect cup of matcha.
Iron kettles (tetsubin)
鉄瓶Cast-iron kettles, including Nambu ironware — rugged on the outside, astonishingly delicate in their craftsmanship.
Sake cups & soba choko
おちょこ・蕎麦猪口Small, packable and endlessly collectible. A soba choko cup makes a perfect espresso cup back home — and fits in any suitcase.
Folk tools & mingei
古民具Wooden boxes, glass bottles, everyday tools worn smooth by generations of hands — the quiet beauty of ordinary Japanese life.
Hanging scrolls & prints
掛軸Calligraphy and painted scrolls, woodblock prints and old paper ephemera — a single scroll transforms a wall.
Kanzashi & kimono
かんざし・着物Ornamental hairpins, obi sash clips and silk kimono — wearable craftsmanship from a more elegant era.
One hundred years, one of a kindGallery
Every piece is one of a kind — the photos show examples of our collection, and stock changes constantly.
Japanese antiques, at home anywhereEasy Ways to Enjoy Them
They fit modern homes
インテリアにForget the museum case. The clean, simple lines of Japanese antiques sit beautifully next to Scandinavian furniture and modern interiors. A single blue-and-white plate on a shelf, an old wooden box holding a plant — one piece is enough to give a room instant depth and character.
Use them your way
自由に使うA soba choko cup becomes your favorite espresso cup. A small Imari plate holds jewelry or keys. An iron kettle becomes a vase. There are no rules — tiny chips and uneven glazes are simply the character that mass-produced things will never have.
Start small, trust your eye
気軽に一点Every piece is one of a kind, and many small items are easy on the wallet and easy to pack. If something catches your eye, that instinct is usually right. Ask us anything in the shop — we love sharing where a piece came from and how it was used.
Curated with a collector's eyeWhy Buy From Us
We're not just shopkeepers — we're dealers who stand behind a stall at Paris flea markets, watching which Japanese pieces make people from all over the world stop and pick them up. When you buy an antique at malto, you're getting a piece that has already passed the judgment of the world's toughest antique hunters: us, and the crowds of Europe. And unlike a museum, here you can hold it, ask about it, and take it home.
Kōenji: Tokyo's vintage heartThe Neighborhood
Just a few stops west of Shinjuku, Kōenji is Tokyo's beloved capital of secondhand culture — a maze of retro shopping arcades packed with vintage clothing stores, record shops, old-school izakaya and tiny live houses. It's where Tokyoites go hunting for one-of-a-kind finds, far from the department stores.
Our shop sits along the Look Street arcade (ルック商店街) in a lovingly kept old Japanese townhouse: the first floor is filled with charming zakka and tableware, and the second floor with antiques and furniture. Come for the Japanese antiques — stay to wander one of Tokyo's most characterful neighborhoods.
How to visitShop & Access
- Shop
- malto — Antiques & Zakka (Kōenji)
- Address
- 2-20-17 Kōenji-Minami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0003
〒166-0003 東京都杉並区高円寺南2-20-17 - Phone
- +81-3-3318-7711
- Hours
- Mon / Wed / Thu: 11:30–19:30
Sat / Sun: 11:30–19:30
Fri: 11:30–17:00 - Closed
- Tuesdays
- Payment
- Cash, major credit cards, PayPay
From Shinjuku: Take the JR Chūō Line (rapid) or Sōbu Line (local) west to Kōenji Station — about 7–8 minutes. Exit the south side and stroll about 10 minutes through the PAL shopping arcade; it flows into Look Street, where you'll find us in the old townhouse. Show this page to any local if you get lost: 「maltoはどこですか？」
Questions, answeredFAQ
Do I need to know about antiques to shop here?
Not at all. If a piece catches your eye, that's reason enough. We're happy to share each item's story — where it was made, roughly when, and how it was used in daily life in Japan.
Are Japanese antiques good souvenirs to bring home?
Some of the best. Many pieces are small, sturdy and easy to pack — sake cups, soba choko, small Imari plates, kanzashi hairpins. Each is one of a kind, so no one else in the world will have the same souvenir. We'll wrap fragile items carefully for your journey.
How do I get there from Shinjuku?
Take the JR Chūō or Sōbu Line from Shinjuku to Kōenji Station (about 7–8 minutes), then walk roughly 10 minutes south through the shopping arcades. We're on Look Street, in an old Japanese townhouse.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, major credit cards and PayPay. If you have a question about a specific piece before visiting, feel free to call us at +81-3-3318-7711 or reach out through our contact form.
Take home a piece of
a hundred years.
Every antique on our shelves has lived a long life in Japan — and is ready for its next chapter with you. We look forward to welcoming you to Kōenji.