Title: Mashiko Travel Guide: Best of Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mashiko](https://expedia.co.uk/Mashiko-Hotels.d6347056.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Mashiko](https://expedia.co.uk/Mashiko-Holiday-Rentals.d6347056.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Mashiko Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mashiko.d6347056.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mashiko Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mashiko.d6347056.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mashiko Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![益子陶器市で買ったもの](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347056/8f8ec66c-2648-4bf1-8656-ea4d2c818e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![益子陶器市で買ったもの](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347056/8f8ec66c-2648-4bf1-8656-ea4d2c818e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![益子陶器市で買ったもの](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347056/c73cd346-d143-4adc-ac1c-17d7080925d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional Japanese noborigama kiln in Mashiko, used for firing ceramics and porcelain, featuring a stepped design, clay structure, and historic pottery techniques.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347056/216cb54e-0ae5-4d9b-bd20-3e7ab20922cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tucked away in the Hills of Tochigi (2hours from Tokyo) is the Town of Mashiko well know for its history of pottery. More than 300 potters live in this small town and create all kinds of beautiful pottery. It was late February and I found a stall selling these Sakura designed rice bowls : ) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347056/b17f35ec-cd7b-47b0-ace8-270e935a31cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mashiko Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6347056) - Top hotels in Mashiko - Top Holiday Rentals in Mashiko ![Mashikokan Satoyama Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16400000/16397200/16397131/f84921e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mashikokan Satoyama Resort Hotel 243-3 Mashiko, Hagagun Mashiko Ibaraki £79 per night 26 Feb - 27 Feb Stay at this spa ryokan in Mashiko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mashiko Museum of Ceramic Art / Ceramic Art Messe ... 8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews) Please note that this from the perspective of a westerner (Canada) — This was a very traditional Japanese resort. The baths and hot tub were great. Breakfast was a set menu and traditional Japanese fare — while it was an interesting experience, it was also very non-traditional for us. Best to have ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=16397131&PinnedHotelID=16397131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347056) ![Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622400/9622311/020f3693_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande 5-12 Utsunomiya Honcho Utsunomiya Tochigi £25 per night 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Utsunomiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (963 reviews) Very convenient location, walkable to all local top restaurants and attraction. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Very nice city to visit if you’re traveling to Japan. 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Food and snacks provided. 10/10 highly recommend! Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakagawa-Hotels-Iizukatei.h42053707.Hotel-Information) ![A room in a shared house for your quite and restful stay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112420000/112415300/112415270/922060ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A room in a shared house for your quite and restful stay. 結城市 茨城県 Stay at this holiday home in Yuki. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tsumugi no Yakata and Takedasuga Shrine ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yuki-Hotels-A-Room-In-A-Shared-House-For-Your-Quite-And-Restful-Stay.h112415270.Hotel-Information) ![Eagles nest campsite cabin JapaneseWestern for / Haga District Tochigi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92085000/92084969/04712308_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eagles nest campsite cabin JapaneseWestern for / Haga District Tochigi Haga-gun Tochigi Stay at this campsite in Motegi. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Mobility Resort Motegi is located nearby. 6/10 (2 reviews) エアコンが汚れていました。 Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Motegi-Hotels-Eagles-Nest-Campsite-Cabin-JapaneseWestern-For-Haga-Gun-Tochigi.h92084969.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mashiko](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6347056&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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