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Mashiko · Pottery & Ceramics Tourism

Mashiko is famous for the Mingei folk pottery movement and the legacy of Hamada Shoji. The town boasts over 300 pottery studios and hosts pottery fairs in spring and autumn. Visitors can enjoy workshops and explore traditional pottery techniques.

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Best season: Spring, Autumn
Difficulty: 8
Region: Japan, Tochigi Prefecture

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