History / Culture / Tour Spots in Mashiko Area

  • Honda Collection Hall
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    Tochigi ken Haga-gun Mogi-cho Hayama 120-1
    "The Honda Collection Hall is a museum of Honda products located within the Twin Ring Motegi racetrack, around 30 minutes' drive from the Mito-Kita Smart Interchange on the Joban Expressway. The main focus is on Honda's motorcycles and cars; the second floor exhibits present the history of Honda's commercial products, while the third floor charts the development of Honda's involvement in motor sport. The first floor has the ""ASIMO Super Live"" zone, where visitors can see a functioning ASIMO robot. Special exhibitions are held throughout the year, and the ""Pit Workshop,"" housed in a separate building, has a range of experience-type activities that visitors can enjoy, including vehicle assembly and part-changing activities."

    Honda is one of the most prolific brands in the automotive world, both for street vehicles and racing ones, so if you are into cars and motorbikes, you absolutely must visit this museum. The first...

  • Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art / Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko
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    4.0
    57 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 3021
    The Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art and Ceramic Art Messe Mashiko are located around 20 minutes' drive from the Sakuragawa-Chikusei Interchange of the Kita-Kanto Expressway, via the Tomobe Junction of the Joban Expressway. The Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art features works by the late Mr. Shoji Hamada, who was a designated Living National Treasure, as well as works by other ceramists associated with the town of Mashiko. On the same site, there are also the Sasajima Kihei Hall, which has permanent exhibitions of works by the printmaker Kihei Sasajima, who studied under Shiko Munakata, and the Mashiko Arts & Crafts Residence, which hosts artists-in-residence from all over the world as part of an international exchange program. Shoji Hamada's House, which has been designated as a Cultural Property by the town of Mashiko, includes a reconstruction of the climbing kiln that Mr. Hamada used.

    This meseum is modern and is very nice and clean and very friendly to English visitor. The art that are on displays changes every 3 to 4 months so its always good to go back and visit to see what is...

  • Saimyoji Temple
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 4469
    This Shingon Buddhist Sect Buzan School Temple in Mashiko City, Tochigi Prefecture is dedicated to the 11-headed Kanzeon Bodhisattva. The gabled thatched two-story gate and three-story pagoda constructed in 1492 and the miniature shine in the main temple hall that is said to be created during the Muromachi period have all been designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. A statue of a laughing Yama (king of Hell) next to the Bodhisattva Jizo who protects those who have fallen to hell is also found here at the temple. The laughing Yama (king of Hell) is said to be the incarnation of the jizo.

    I loved this temple, it was one of my favorite places at Mashikos town mainly because you can be delighted with the lot of nature that surrounds it and the temple itself really makes you feel...

  • Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum
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    24 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Mashiko 3388
    Shoji Hamada was a potter and living national treasure. This memorial hall in Mashiko Town, Haga County, Tochigi Prefecture showcases his pottery collection. Of course, Mr. Hamada’s own work is on display, as is the work of his colleagues Kawai Kanjiro, Bernard Leach, and others. The facility consists of Hamada’s residence and a portion of his workshop. An exhibition hall, studio, his climbing kiln, and a seasonal flower garden are all open to the public.

    Great visit to view a little of Shoji Hamadas life and reflect on his influence on ceramics. Theres an entry fee and takes about 30-45 min to walk through.

  • Greatest Ebisusama in Japan (Osaki Ebisu-jinja Shrine, Osaki-jinja Shrine)
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    Tochigi Pref. Mokashi Higashigou 937
    The Osaki-jinja Shrine, located in Mooka City, Tochigi Prefecture enshrining both Daikokusama (Okuninushi deity: God of Wealth) and Ebisusama (Kotoshironushi deity: God of Development) is registered in the Engishiki, a registry of ancient shrines. This 1500-year-old shrine is said to bring various types of luck, including health, matchmaking, and marriage blessings, and better fortune. The inner shrine, gilded with noted engravings, is not to be missed. Also known as ‘the shrine where you win the lottery’, many visitors come to worship here every year.
  • Kubo Memorial Tourist Bunka Community Center
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    7 Reviews
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    Tochigi Moka Aramachi 1105-1

    真岡を訪れた際のお土産選びにとても良い場所でした。この地域一帯の特産物が集まっています。いちごにまつわる商品の種類も多くて、いちご好きにはたまらない場所だと思います。和菓子や洋菓子、ドリンクやジャム、アイスクリームなどありました。

  • SL Kyurokukan
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Moka Daimachi 2474-6
    Inside Suhafu 4425, you can enjoy coffee and hot dogs ordered at Qurok Café. The exterior of the SL is marked by a thick boiler, a short decorative chimney, and two low domes.

    SLキューロク館内にある売店併設の小さなカフェです。ドリンクやソフトクリームなど扱っていますが、終了が早い。目の前の客車内では飲食禁止なので注意。

  • Yasuzumi Shrine
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    Tochigi Haga-gun Hagamachi Shimotakanezawa 4079
  • Hakujabenzaiten
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    4 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Mokashi Kugetanishi 2-63

    昨日の事の様に今ハッキリと思う 夕暮れで直ぐに暗くなり、参った記憶を思い出す 弁財天を祀るここは銭洗いをし、種銭として持つ事をうたう 洗ってみた 気持ち良くお財布にしまう

  • Yakumo Shrine
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Haga-gun Motegimachi Motegi 1609

    真岡鉄道の茂木駅から徒歩3分。 1192年創建。1793年に現在地に遷座。主祭神は素戔嗚尊。鳥居は真っ白で、笠木が大きく反っており堂々としている。本殿は1791年の築。1933年に再建された拝殿には「祗園社」の扁額が架けられている。

  • Yasuzumi Shrine
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    Tochigi Haga-gun Hagamachi Shimotakanezawa 4079-ban
  • Ninomiyasontoku Museum
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    2 Reviews
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    Tochigi Moka Monoi 2013-2

    二宮尊徳は各地で活躍したため、各地に資料館などがありますが、ここは元二宮町の無料の資料館です。二宮尊徳がこの地でどのような活躍をしたががわかる資料が展示されています。裏手には、二宮尊徳が26年間執務した陣屋(国指定文化財)が保存されています。

  • Busshoji
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    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Moka-shi Minami Takaoka 259

    日光開山の勝道上人の誕生地。 山門の両側に天然記念物のケアキの巨木があります。 なんといっても、このお寺のいちばんの特徴は長い枝垂桜並木の参道。 行かないという選択肢はありませんね。

  • Gakumonnokamisamatenmangu
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    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunhagamachi Nishimizunuma 1723

    天満宮ですから学問の神様、菅原道真公が祀られており、合格祈願の絵馬などがあちこちに。中には手作りの大きなのも!正月は黄色の蝋梅が咲いています。紅梅と白梅もちらほら咲き始めていますが、順番は、蝋梅、紅梅、白梅の順で、木によって少し差があり、3月上旬まで花と香りが楽しめます。その後に甘酸っぱい香りのミツマタが続きます。築山もお庭も、いつもきれいに箒の目が見える参道と両側の真っすぐな、見事に枝おろしされ...

  • Entsuji Temple
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Haga-gun Mashikomachi Osawa 1770

    円通寺はかつて大沢文庫が存在した学府にして紅葉の名所。 特徴的なのは、奥の石段を登ったところにある一切経塔(二重の塔)と涅槃仏。 あとは、境内の四角い池。紅葉の反射を見るものかな。。。 面白いお寺ですね。

  • Jokojinobujizoson
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    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Hagagunhagamachi Shimonobu 1641

    子供がいない45歳の同級生夫婦が延生地蔵のお守りをもらったらすぐに子宝に恵まれたという話を聞いていたので、娘と行ってきました。雪模様の夕方行ったせいか、ひと気は無かったけれど広い駐車場があったので、集まる時はかなりにぎわうのでしょう。 隣はお寺経営の幼稚園らしく、にぎやかな声が響いていました。

  • Chorenji Temple
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    1 Reviews
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    Tochigi Moka Aramachi 1037

    真岡駅から徒歩10分。 1297年創建の時宗の寺院。1347年に現在地に遷座。現在の本堂は1709年に再建されたもの。真岡藩主稲葉正成(春日の局の夫)ゆかりの寺。 弁財天は1700年の建立。黄金色の木彫で左手には宝珠を乗せ、右手には宝剣を握っている。二臂半跏像としては日本一の高さとのこと。

  • Sakuramachi Historic Site Park
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    Tochigi Moka-shi Monoi
  • Yagioka Castle Ruins
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    Tochigi Moka-shi Yagioka
  • Jingujizuka Ancienct Burial Mound
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    Tochigi Moka Nemoto

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Most visits to Tochigi revolve around Nikko, a small city home to the spectacular, lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine and Nikko National Park with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls, onsen, and wild monkeys. Neighboring Oku-Nikko is an extension of the fantastic scenery famous for its autumn leaves, while Tochigi’s capital, Utsunomiya, is the only place in the world where you can find oya stone beautifully exhibited in temples and the Oya History Museum.

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