Top Things to do in Mashiko-machi
10 Things to do in Mashiko-machi That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mashiko-machi, Japan including Ogoto Dam, Pottery Studio Fuwari, Yoshimura Strawberry Park, Wagner Nandor Art Gallery, Hirota Orchard, Pejite, Mashiko Pottery Festival, Moegi Honten, Taiheiyou Club Mashiko Pga Course, Higeta Aizome Kobo.
Restaurants in Mashiko-machi
1. Ogoto Dam
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Pottery Studio Fuwari
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
FUWARI Pottery-Making Classes We open handmade pottery class in English for beginner ,and semiprofessional. make your pots by yourself
Reviewed By invis_lady
I had a great time doing a couple of simple pieces, one hand-built and the other on the wheel. The lady told me they run their pottery wheels in the opposite direction, so there's the added challenge of swapping hands if you're a ceramicist from elsewhere! The studio is run by a couple, both are ceramicists. The English instructions were worth the extra money especially for the wheel. There are heaps of studios in Mashiko that offer various lessons, but very few in English. Plus the other bonus is they open at 9am, so if you have a short timeline this helps. I really enjoyed the bicycle ride from the station (rent bikes there, was about 700 yen for half a day). It's through mostly dead flat fields, an easy ride of about 2km to Pottery Studio Fuwari. Tips: 1) Keep mouth closed while riding. There are lots of tiny flying insects and my clothes got covered in them. 2) JR rail pass gets you freely to Shimodate, after which it's 780 yen each way on the Moka Railway. Moka rail is old-school, the trains are loud and the same complicated ticketing system I found on regional buses is in effect. Trains are hourly, tear yourself away from the ceramics shops with plenty of time to spare. 3) Preferably, don't bring big luggage to Mashiko unless you're staying here. The biggest local coin lockers are kinda square, and will not fit anything more than a small rolling suitcase on the longest measurement.
3. Yoshimura Strawberry Park
4. Wagner Nandor Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Hirota Orchard
6. Pejite
7. Mashiko Pottery Festival
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Held every spring during Golden Week since 1966, this ceramics market takes place in Mashiko, renowned as the home of Japanese earthenware pottery. During the fair, about 50 pottery shops and 500 tents sell traditional Mashiko ware, everyday necessities such as cups and plates, and pure works of art. Shoppers can chat with potters and ceramics artists as they browse. The market attracts pottery collectors from across Japan-and even bus tours from Tokyo.
Reviewed By deedee8
We traveled by train from Toyko to Mashiko for the Festival. Such an awesome start to our first visit to Japan! From the train station, it's not quite a short walk to the town centre but wow! If you are interested in Ceramics and you are in Japan, this is a must see. Pottery vendors back to back to back. So much to look at - it can be overwhelming! At the other end of town is the Shoji Hamada Memorial - again, if you are interested in Ceramics, another must see (entry fee). The negative??? This was the first stop of our Japan trip. With one carry-on, it was difficult to decide on what to take with us! The two Mashiko pieces we brought home have been used almost daily!!! Note - this is a full day trip. (a long day) and it got cool after 5 pm (waiting for transport). Dress accordingly,
