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Museums & Galleries

Art is deeply rooted in Japanese culture - explore how each person and each place displays their creativity through the incredible works that they create

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In or Around Tokyo

Day & Overnight Trips

Authentic Crafts

Local Experiences

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Museums & Galleries

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Museum & Galleries

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Kim Pottery Studio

Kim-san has been refining his pottery skills for over 20 years in Mashiko and uses traditional carving techniques

Find easy to use dinnerware and decorative vases

From

¥1,200

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Iwashita Pottery

Iwashita-san is a 6th generation potter and continues to operate the family gallery & shop in Mashiko

You can also see one of the largest Noborigama (climbing kilns) in the Kanto region!

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Daisei Kiln

Crafted by 7th generation potter, Seiichi whose family has used traditional wood-fired kilns for over 160 years

Unique everyday pieces with Mashiko glazes, shaped by the beauty of the flame

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Toko Gallery

This 3rd generation gallery exhibits 40 potters over a 2 week rolling period

They place an emphasis on respecting the artists' creativity

All potters featured are given full creative freedom

From

¥800

Booking Not Required

Picture of mother and son team from Cocoro Gallery in Mashiko

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Cocoro Gallery

Run by a 4th generation family husband, wife and son team

Their aim is to spread joy through their everyday use pottery pieces!

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Kenmoku Pottery

Elevated and beautiful pieces that are functional and blend with your lifestyle

Pieces are made using the noborigama (climbing kiln) and maintain the concepts of Mashiko Mingei

All

In or Around Tokyo

Day & Overnight Trips

Authentic Crafts

Local Experiences

Active Experiences

Museums & Galleries

Seasonal

Museum & Galleries

From

¥8,000

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Venice Aka guiding a pottery experience in Mashiko

Workshop

Perfect Day Trip from Tokyo!

Mashiko, Tochigi

Mashiko Pottery Wheel Experience

Hands on experience in English with local potter, Venice Aka

Create your very own pottery piece in the closest pottery town to Tokyo!

The piece you create can be shipped back to you so you'll always have a memory of Mashiko!

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Kim Pottery Studio

Kim-san has been refining his pottery skills for over 20 years in Mashiko and uses traditional carving techniques

Find easy to use dinnerware and decorative vases

From

¥1,200

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Iwashita Pottery

Iwashita-san is a 6th generation potter and continues to operate the family gallery & shop in Mashiko

You can also see one of the largest Noborigama (climbing kilns) in the Kanto region!

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Daisei Kiln

Crafted by 7th generation potter, Seiichi whose family has used traditional wood-fired kilns for over 160 years

Unique everyday pieces with Mashiko glazes, shaped by the beauty of the flame

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Toko Gallery

This 3rd generation gallery exhibits 40 potters over a 2 week rolling period

They place an emphasis on respecting the artists' creativity

All potters featured are given full creative freedom

From

¥800

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Cocoro Gallery

Run by a 4th generation family husband, wife and son team

Their aim is to spread joy through their everyday use pottery pieces!

From

¥2,000

Booking Not Required

Gallery & Shop

Mashiko, Tochigi

Kenmoku Pottery

Elevated and beautiful pieces that are functional and blend with your lifestyle

Pieces are made using the noborigama (climbing kiln) and maintain the concepts of Mashiko Mingei

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