Guide to Mashiko

Mashiko is a town in Tochigi prefecture which is located about 60 miles north of Tokyo. It's famous for mashiko-yaki (mashiko wares) and is a well-known pottery town. Many local pottery studios offer pottery classes. Big pottery fairs are usually held in both autumn and spring.

Access to Mashiko Town:
It takes about one hour by bus from JR Tsunomiya Station to Mashiko. Or, take the Moka Railway train from Shimodate Station to Mashiko Station.

Places to Visit in Mashiko:
Mashiko Town Tourist Association Website (Japanese version)

• Mashikoyaki Kyohoan Center
  Location: 706-2 Mashiko Mashiko-machi
  It's a Mashikoyaki shopping center.

• Tsukamoto
  Location: 4264 Mashiko Machshiko-machi
  This is one of the largest kilns in Mashiko, and there are shops, restaurants, museum, and more.

• Harvey Young Pottery
  Location: 3650-2 Osawa Mashiko-machi
  Mr. Young's pottery studio was established in 1984.

• Kobo Fuwari
  This pottery studio offers pottery making classes in English.

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