A little over two hours north of Tokyo by car,
you’ll find Mashiko.
A small town known for its ceramics, moving at a slower,
more grounded pace than the city.
It makes for a perfect day trip.
Just enough distance to feel like you’ve left,
but easy enough to return by evening.
I’ll keep this short. Just a few places worth stopping by.
(Parking is surprisingly easy here.
There are plenty of free spots around town, so driving feels uncomplicated.)
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Found a small patch of moss, sitting perfectly intact in the middle of a parking lot.
Brought it back home to Tokyo. She became my 毎朝 friend.
Pejite
Absolutely love here.
Furniture, objects, and a strong point of view.
I personally prefer this one over Pejite 青山.
The smell of coffee roasting in the air is reason enough to stay a little longer.
パン制作室 シンクロ
A small bakery set inside an old stone storehouse.
They bake traditional Italian-style bread using a wood-fired oven, keeping things simple — flour, water, salt. Oh dear, how much I missed it!
The bread has a proper crust and a chewy centre, slightly rustic in shape.
It’s run in a rather unusual way too — the owner is a Buddhist monk, and the whole place carries that slower, more grounded approach to making things.
仁平古家具店 益子店 (Hakutousha)
Old furniture and found pieces.
Shares a similar eye with Pejite as kazoku company.
Worth visiting together.
Kitchen Slope
A small restaurant with a set menu built around fresh seasonal ingredients.
Everything is carefully prepared.
The flavours are clean, portions balanced, and the pace of the meal feels considered.
Reservations are recommended. I needed to wait more than an hour without reservation.
Toko
A clear look at Mashiko ceramics.
Simple, well made, easy to take home.
I found perfect Matcha bowl from here!
Sushi Tomi
Straightforward sushi.
Exactly what you want at the end of the day.
