Astier de Villatte Tokyo

Dark clay beneath the white glaze

Young Kim's account of the Paris atelier describes dark clay rolled thin and pressed into a mould, a process called estampage. The clay showing through white glaze and the thin form follow from that handwork. The Japanese catalogue checked in October 2026 supplied a tangible example: the French-made John Derian Cat tumbler, 9.5 cm wide and 10.5 cm tall, listed at ¥26,950. Begin with one vessel's rim, base and weight before looking across the larger collection.

From vessels to paper and light

Vogue's December 2025 visit described two rooms with light-grey and black Italian tiles, a small rear room of ceramic lamps and an upstairs gallery. Fragrance, lighting, stationery and books broaden the visit beyond tableware. The October 2026 catalogue listed the 2027 Agenda at ¥13,860: a 23 × 18.5 cm annual diary with gilded edges, off-white paper and letterpress printing. An imagined eighth day of the week and Paris/New York addresses extend the brand's invention into a working diary; books such as Ma Vie à Paris belong to that paper-making interest.

Gifts and the visit

For a smaller gift, Vogue reported match cases at ¥990 and ¥1,890 at the 2025 opening, dated examples below the vessel and diary prices. Current prices and stock can change. The flagship is at 5-2-11 Jingumae, 11:00–19:00; allow an estimated 30–45 minutes.

Before you go

Hours and fees

5-2-11 Jingumae. The Japanese operator lists 11:00–19:00. Check the branch notice for visit-day changes.

Good to know

The Japanese branch lists 11:00 opening. Upstairs exhibition and access conditions are separate.