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Strawberry picking

• Yoshimura Strawberry Park

  Do

  よしむら農園

  Yoshimura Strawberry Park is a family run Strawberry farm in Mashiko, Tochigi ken. You can enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberry picking from as little as ¥1,000. This area has the largest harvest of strawberries in all of Japan and the local brand 'Tochiotome' which is available to pick is the most popular strawberry brand in Tokyo and exported as a luxury brand abroad.

  Hours

  During Strawberry seasons Tue-Sun 09:30-17:30

  Price

  Low season ¥1,000, mid season ¥1,300, high season ¥1,500

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• Tōgei Messe Mashiko

  See

  陶芸メッセ益子

  A museum of ceramic arts, displaying works by Shoji Hamada and other potters, not only from Mashiko but around Japan. Admission ¥600, open Tu-Su 09:30 to 16:00.

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• Mashiko Sankokan Museum

  See

  益子参考館

  Shoji Hamada's workshop and home turned museum, showcasing about 30 of his works as well as his private collection. Near Hamada's thatched-roof home is a huge climbing kiln. Admission ¥800, Tu-Su 09:30 to 16:00; closed in February.

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