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Mashiko Pottery Reference Collection
museum
Mashiko Pottery Reference Collection
益子参考館
Est. 120Mashiko, Kanto
Local Pick
Overview
Living National Treasure potter Shoji Hamada's personal ceramic collection and original workshop.
The personal collection of Shoji Hamada, the Living National Treasure potter who made Mashiko synonymous with Japanese folk pottery. Housed in relocated traditional buildings, the museum displays Hamada's own works alongside ceramics from Okinawa, Korea, and England that influenced his aesthetic. The surrounding compound includes his original kiln and workshop.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 益子参考館
- Nearest station
- Tsukuba Station (50 min drive)
- Reservations
- Advance tickets available online and at convenience stores. Walk-in usually fine on weekdays. Check hours before visiting.
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