The Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art is the best first stop in town. It explains why this rural place became a pottery name, with work by Shoji Hamada and other ceramic artists connected to Mashiko. The museum is part of Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko, so it also works as a practical orientation point before visiting shops and kilns.
Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art
Main ceramic art museum in Mashiko, with works by Shoji Hamada and other artists tied to the town.