Mashiko, Tochigi / 濱田庄司記念益子参考館
Mashiko Sankokan Museum, Hamada Shoji Memorial
The home of potter and Living National Treasure Hamada Shoji in Mashiko, opened in 1977 to share the objects he collected as references for his own work.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
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Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
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- Opening hours
9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), over New Year, for two exhibition changes a year, and on occasional other days.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school 500 yen, elementary and younger free (group discount for 20 or more). People with disabilities and one carer: 800 yen.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 60 minutes on the Kanto Bus from JR Utsunomiya Station to Mashiko Sankokan Iriguchi, then about 3 minutes on foot; about 10 minutes by taxi from Mashiko Station (Moka Railway).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
30 free spaces.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
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Address: Mashiko, Tochigi (Japanese address: 栃木県芳賀郡益子町益子3388)
Official site: http://www.mashiko-sankokan.net/
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Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteThe pieces on display are ones Hamada collected when he felt they outdid his own work.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tochigiji.or.jp/spot/s5305/Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.