OUR EXPERIENCE
A diverse range of ways to discover Mashiko
Two signature tours, plus multiple ways to go deeper. All led in English by local guides. Two signature experiences, three ways to go deeper.
Flagship Tour of Mashiko Pottery
3 hrs
Small group (2–4)
Transfer Included
¥11,220～¥13,200 / person
Discover Mashiko, the world-renowned pottery town: Trace its history and soul of Mingei. Visit local potter's studios to see their work and shop the best galleries with an expert guide.
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Trace the history and the soul of Mingei
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Visit local potters' studios at work
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Shop the best galleries with an expert guide
Satoyama Cycling Tour
3 hrs
Small group (2–4)
Transfer Included
¥8,160～¥10,200 / person
Explore the rural beauty that inspires potters and artists in Mashiko with an E-bike while uncovering the behind-the-scenes of Mashiko pottery along every turn of the route.
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Ride an e-bike through rice fields and satoyama hills
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Uncover the behind-the-scenes of Mashiko pottery
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Easy riding — steeper hills made simple by e-bike
One Sake, One Match
1 hr
Small group (2–4)
Transfer Included
¥4,160～¥5,200 / person
Experience the profound connection between Japanese craft sake and traditional pottery in Mashiko, a town renowned for its ceramic heritage.
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Guided tour of the historic Tonoike Sake Brewery museum
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Interactive 3-vessel tasting: Discover how cups change sake flavor
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Personalized pairing: Find your ideal sake & Mashiko Ware cup
Mashiko Farmer's market-to-Table
3.5 hrs
Small group (2–4)
Transfer Included
¥15,480～¥19,800 / person
A true farm-to-table journey in Mashiko: Shop for seasonal vegetables, join a local farmer’s mother to cook, and enjoy a heartfelt homemade feast inside the historic Yuwakan estate.
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Local Market Shopping: Select fresh seasonal produce with a provided shopping voucher.
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Hands-On Farm-Mother Cooking Class: Learn authentic Japanese home-style dishes from local "Satoyama Girls."
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Historic Estate Dining: Enjoy your handcrafted feast inside Yuwakan, a Tangible Cultural Property.
Mashiko 101
1 hr
up to 8 people
Transfer NOT Included
¥2,100～¥3,000 / person
A casual one-hour guided walking tour that introduces the town’s rich ceramic history, legendary artisans, and Mingei philosophy.
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Enjoy flexible planning with last-minute booking up to 24 hours prior.
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Get an essential 1-hour walking tour of Mashiko’s main pottery street.
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Receive insider recommendations for top local galleries, shops, and cafes.