Top Things to do in Haga-gun
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Discover the best top things to do in Haga-gun, Japan including Mashiko Pottery Festival, Sake Brewery of Mashiko Tonoike Sake Brewing, Michi-no-Eki Motegi, Michi-no-Eki Mashiko, Mashiko Pottery Sales Center.
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1. Mashiko Pottery Festival
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Held every spring during Golden Week since 1966, this ceramics market takes place in Mashiko, renowned as the home of Japanese earthenware pottery. During the fair, about 50 pottery shops and 500 tents sell traditional Mashiko ware, everyday necessities such as cups and plates, and pure works of art. Shoppers can chat with potters and ceramics artists as they browse. The market attracts pottery collectors from across Japan-and even bus tours from Tokyo.
Reviewed By deedee8
We traveled by train from Toyko to Mashiko for the Festival. Such an awesome start to our first visit to Japan! From the train station, it's not quite a short walk to the town centre but wow! If you are interested in Ceramics and you are in Japan, this is a must see. Pottery vendors back to back to back. So much to look at - it can be overwhelming! At the other end of town is the Shoji Hamada Memorial - again, if you are interested in Ceramics, another must see (entry fee). The negative??? This was the first stop of our Japan trip. With one carry-on, it was difficult to decide on what to take with us! The two Mashiko pieces we brought home have been used almost daily!!! Note - this is a full day trip. (a long day) and it got cool after 5 pm (waiting for transport). Dress accordingly,
