Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

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Shoji Hamada was a potter and living national treasure. This memorial hall in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture showcases his pottery collection. Of course, Mr. Hamada’s own work is on display, as is the work of his colleagues Kawai Kanjiro, Bernard Leach, and others. The facility consists of Hamada’s residence and a portion of his workshop. An exhibition hall, studio, his climbing kiln, and a seasonal flower garden are all open to the public.

Spot details

Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

Address: Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 3388 Map
Area: Mashiko Area
Phone: 0285725300
Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it's a public holiday), New Year's Holiday, exhibition changes (twice a year)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]1,000yen(900yen)
[Child(Junior High School Students/High School Students)]500yen(400yen)
[Up to Elementary school student]Free
[Person with a disability and one caregiver]]800yen
[Annual Passport]2,500yen
※() is Fees for groups of 20people and above
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available (Public Not available line LAN)
Pet friendly: Possible (not allowed inside the exhibition hall. Outdoors only. Please refrain from entering when it is crowded.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

lovely stop

Reviewed : 2020.05.21

Great visit to view a little of Shoji Hamadas life and reflect on his influence on ceramics.Theres an entry fee and takes about 30-45 min to walk through.
Interesting antique collected things

Reviewed : 2018.12.10

The museum is interesting in the sense that you can take a look to different and old things that Hamada have found in different countries of the world like Mexico and Spain, so you can also get...
Nature, History and Art

Reviewed : 2018.12.09

This museum is fullbof artefacts from all over the world that was collectes by Hamada Shoji. It is all from different religion, continent and era.