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Pottery Village Mashiko (Hamada Shoji's ware) Museum, Cafe and Laughing King of Hell Statue.

Art, Culture, & Historical
Tochigi Tour Guide - Jack M.

Joined 2014

Jack M.
4.90 / 5
(68 reviews)
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We visit Mashiko village outskirt of Utsunomiya, capital of Tochigi prefecture. Making Mashiko famous is Hamada Shoji after he moved to Mashiko. Mashiko ware was for daily use ceramics like pots, plates as such. Therefore it was not really an art, initially but since Hamada Shoji settled in this village, ｐractical utility and artistic beauty combine to make us comfortable life. Now Mashiko village accept a lot of artists from other area. Actually not only artists but entrepreneurs. You can enjoy nice Cafes in Mashiko. You can enjoy cups, plates using Mashiko ware and food itself is superb. So we visit this town and see museums and shops and also indigo dye factory. In Saimyoji temple, we can see a laughing King of Hell statue.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

JR Utsunomiya station

Hamada Shoji Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art

Jonaizaka (Kyohan center and Mashiko ware shops)

Higeta Indigo Dye Studio

Cafe lunch in the bush setting

Saimyoji Temple (Statue of Laughing King of Hell)

Ending Point

JR Utsunomiya station

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What‘s included

Guide fee

Transportation Utsunomiya-Mashiko

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Admission fees (Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art 600 yen, Hamada Shoji Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum 800 yen)

Lunch at Cafe (own expense)


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If you want to enjoy Nikko, please think about staying Nikko or Utsunomiya, I will take you around the night tour if you stay in Utsunomiya.

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Tochigi Tour Guide - Jack M.

Joined 2014

Jack M.
4.90 / 5
(68 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Jack M.

Hi there!! I am an English speaking tour guide based in Utsunomiya city near Nikko. Since I came back from Auckland, New Zealand I started my own business as an English Speaking Guide. I have been a guide for 6 years. My favorite things to do these days are 1. visit historical places in Tochigi prefecture, 2. find nice restaurants and bars in Utsunomiya 3. wear hats while I am working outside.

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Louise Y.

5 / 5
Oct 23, 2024

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“Day with Jack”

A great day, Jack worked hard to show us the sights, although the weather did not cooperate. Jack made sure all our questions were answered and was very courteous. His English was great and we made sure to maximize our experience. Very happy

Louise Y.

Jack M.

(68 reviews)

I will always remember the incident that happened while we were in Nikko. A flat tyre depressed me, but your husband helped me, and we ended up eating Chinese lunch unexpectedly because lunchtime was almost over. The fried chicken Chinese style was excellent. I will return to the restaurant if my guests agree to the idea.

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Pam I.

5 / 5
Oct 22, 2024

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“Jack knows Nikko!”

We thoroughly enjoyed our escape from Tokyo to beautiful Nikko! Jack was very hospitable, knowledgeable and able to navigate very busy nature sites to maximize our time. The tour was a nice mix of nature and history with cultural discussions mixed in.

Pam I.

Jack M.

(68 reviews)

Thank you for your comment on me. I am delighted to spend the day with you.

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Everett K.

5 / 5
Oct 20, 2024

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“Jack was amazing!! ”

If you want a professional guide who knows what they are doing and is willing to go out of his way to make sure that you have an amazing experience, then you need to book Jack san!! He is amazing, we had so much fun and learned so much and we saw Mount Fuji! Thank you Jack san!!!

Everett K.

Jack M.

(68 reviews)

Thank you for your comment. I am sure Matt and Kari enjoyed themselves with me on October 19th.

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