Mashiko, Tochigi
Plates, Cups, Bowls, Saucers, Misc. Tableware
From ¥800
Cash & Credit Card
Cocoro Gallery
About Cocoro Gallery
Approximately 40% of the pieces available are made by the 4th generation family that runs the gallery
You'll find easy to use dinnerware that will bring a joy to each user every time they use it
You can also find a range of wooden cutlery and other items
Opening hours
Closed between Christmas and New Year and the day after the pottery fair finishes
Mon
10:30am - 5pm
Tue
10:30am - 5pm
Wed
10:30am - 5pm
Thu
10:30am - 5pm
Fri
10:30am - 5pm
Sat
10:30am - 5pm
Sun
10:30am - 5pm
Location & how to get there
Located on the main pottery street in Mashiko and is a 5 minute walk from the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art
Free parking is also available outside the workshop
2 hour drive from Tokyo
2 hour train ride: Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya Station (52 minutes) and take the bus from Platform 14 for 61 stops (1 hour) to 城内坂 and walk for 1 minute
About the gallery
Cocoro Gallery is now run by a 4th generation family and together, this husband, wife and son team aim to spread joy both through their pottery pieces and their connected cafe
40% of the pieces available are made by the family and you'll see their distinct style shine through each and every piece which celebrates the fun and joy that a simple dinnerware can bring through everyday use
The remaining 60% features tableware including wooden utensils as well as pottery pieces from craftsmen in both Mashiko and Minoyaki from Gifu prefecture
