Mashiko Autumn Pottery Fair
(Mashiko Akino Toki Ichi)
益子秋の陶器市（益子町）
One of the largest ‘Autumn Craft & Pottery Fair’ nearby Tokyo
The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.
DATE
2022 : November 3rd – 7th
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Click for information about the Pottery Fair in SPRING (early MAY).
*Dates and times have not been confirmed by the organizer.
TIME
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
SCHEDULE
There are hundreds of art stalls throughout the town where artists and local potters sell their work.
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
COST
FREE
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How to enjoy the Mashiko Autumn Pottery Fair
Meet artist and pottersu
Shop for something Special!
Great girls day out
Traveling solo
Fun for couples
Amazing artisan cafes
Walk around town
Enjoy for 1 whole day!
Pottery in All Shapes, Sizes, and Color!🌈
The ✨Mashiko Pottery Fair✨ is one of the largest pottery fairs in Japan, that brings local artists and art lovers together. It’s a lovely tradition that started in 1966, and has been cherished by people from all over Japan and all over the 🌎world!
🚶Walk along the 500 or so tents to take a look at the traditional Mashiko pottery, 🎨artwork, and local goodies! Strike up a 🙋🏼conversation with the 😃local artists and people — perhaps the ✨best way to get to know Japanese people and culture!
🚶Walk along the 500 or so tents to take a look at the traditional Mashiko pottery, 🎨artwork, and local goodies! Strike up a 🙋🏼conversation with the 😃local artists and people — perhaps the ✨best way to get to know Japanese people and culture!
What to do nearby Mashiko Autumn Pottery Fair
- Culture
- Visit Tonoike sake brewery
- Visit Mashiko Sankokan Museum
- Visit Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art
- Active
- Cycling
- Walking around town
- Attend a pottery workshop
- Food / Drink
- Good restaurants
- Good cafes
- Sake Tasting at Tonoike sake brewery
Mashiko EXPERIENCE Guide
- Find Pottery Experience
- Sake Brewery Experience
- Go to Museums
- Go Strawberry Picking
Mashiko TOWN Guide
- Town overview
- How to get there
- Things to doin Mashiko
- Events
Making pottery in Mashiko
- Learn how to make pottery
- Find Pottery Experiences
- How Mashiko Pottery is made
- Tips and FAQs
How to get to the Mashiko Autumn Pottery Fair
From Tokyo
- 2H- 2H 30min from Tokyo (via Utsunomiya) by train.
- 3H from Tokyo (via Shimodate) by train.
- 2H 15min drive from Tokyo area by car
- 2H 30min from Tokyo (Akihabara) by Highway Bus
Address
Jyonaizaka (城内坂)
Jyonaizaka, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Pref. Japan 321-4218
〒321-4218 栃木県益子町城内坂付近
By Train
From Tokyo via JR Utsunomiya Station (JR Line)
From Tokyo, take the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) to JR Utsunomiya Station. Then take the bus to Jyonaizaka (城内坂 – Mashiko’s high street) a few stops before the end of the line. Approx. 2 -2.5 hours
From Tokyo via Shimodate Station (Moka Line)
From Tokyo take the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) to JR Oyama Station. Then take the JR Mito line to Shimodate Station and the Moka Line to Mashiko (Steam engines also run on weekends!). Take a bus or taxi from the Mashiko station to Jyonaizaka (城内坂 – Mashiko’s high street) or walk for 17 min. Approx. 3 hours
From Tokyo take the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) to JR Oyama Station. Then take the JR Mito line to Shimodate Station and the Moka Line to Mashiko (Steam engines also run on weekends!). Take a bus or taxi from the Mashiko station to Jyonaizaka (城内坂 – Mashiko’s high street) or walk for 17 min. Approx. 3 hours
Use the Japan Transit Planner to find trains.
By Car
From Moka Interchange (Kitakanto Expressway)
20 min drive from Moka IC on the Kitakanto Expressway (Kitakanto Jidoshado).
By Highway Bus
Highway Bus ‘Yakimono Liner’ from JR Akihabara Sta.
From JR Akihabara Station take the Yakimono Liner Bus ‘Highway bus ‘ (approx 2.5 hours). Get off at Togeimesse Iriguchi (陶芸メッセ入り口) which is one stop before the station.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
Any questions about this event?
For information about this event please contact the Mashiko Tourist Office directly.
Tel: +81 0285-70-1120
Email: Contact Form (External Link)
Websites
English Tourist Office Website (External Link)
Japanese Official Website (External, Japanese site)
Mashiko Spring Pottery Fair Page (Internal, English site)
