Mashiko Sankōkan Museum

The Mashiko Sankokan Museum spreads across five traditional buildings, featuring collections of ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, and personal artifacts from Japanese artisans.

Founded in 1977 by Shoji Hamada, a Japanese Living National Treasure, the museum preserves the heritage of traditional pottery and folk art techniques.

The museum exhibits works from multiple generations of potters, including collaborations between Japanese masters Shoji Hamada, Kanjiro Kawai, and British potter Bernard Leach.

Located at 3388 Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture, the museum provides guided tours in Japanese and English, with a specialized focus on ceramic art demonstrations.

Visitors can explore an original climbing kiln and Hamada's personal studio, which contain tools and equipment used in traditional Japanese pottery making.

Location: Mashiko

Founders: Shōji Hamada

Official opening: April 1977

Part of: Mashiko, Mashiko ware, Shōji Hamada

Website: https://mashiko-sankokan.net

GPS coordinates: 36.47004,140.10835

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04