原來是陶藝發源者的紀念館~館面積很大,要是喜歡陶瓷的人必遊的地方~
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Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum
Walk through a spacious environment and see the collections of Shoji Hamada, a living national treasure.
This museum utilizes the preserved home of Shoji Hamada, a legend who spread Mashiko ware around the world. In the spacious garden are 5 buildings including the oya-stone warehouse, a thatched roof house, and a climbing kiln. Each building features various exhibits in different environments.
Shoji Hamada was a living national treasure (part of an intangible cultural heritage) who moved to Mashiko and worked as a potter. He was the pioneer of the Mingei movement, worked alongside Yanagi Soetsu, and supported the movement.
In the Mashiko Sankokan Museum, visitors can see various pottery collected by Hamada himself on his trips to the UK, Okinawa, China, Korea, Taiwan, the Pacific islands, Europe, South America and more. He was inspired and delighted by his collections. The name “Sankokan”refers to the Japanese word for “Reference”. The museum aims to have these collections as a source of reference for visitors. The permanent exhibit features Hamada’s works and collections. Visitors can also see his friends’ works such as Bernard Leach and Kanjiro Kawai. Special exhibits open twice a year.
The fourth pavilion has a Windsor chair collected by Hamada. Visitors can sit and relax.
Highlights
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Various collections from across time, around the world personally eyed by Hamada on display.
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The building itself is a relic, an old house from the late Edo period.
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The interior features various Western and Eastern influences.
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The spacious garden is a perfect place for a walk with seasonal sights and flora.
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The Museum Shop sells postcards, and books.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 濱田庄司記念益子参考館
- Postal Code
- 321-4217
- Address
- 3388 Mashiko, Mashikomachi, Hagagun, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0285-72-5300
- Closed
- Mondays (Following day if Monday is a holiday), New Year’s holiday
- Business Hours
- 9:30am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
- 800yen
- Directions
- 50 minute ride on Kanto Transportation Bus from JR Utsunomiya Station, and disembark at “Mashiko Sankokan Iriguchi” stop, walk 5 minutes.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)