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Chaya Amamaki

A cafe surrounded by forest at the foot of Amamaki-san (533.3m above sea level), the highest mountain in Mashiko. The shop is popular for its artistic space and pizzas baked in a stone oven that was built with a Mashiko potter and subsequently improved by the owners themselves. The chewy, Neapolitan-style pizzas are baked using carefully selected ingredients. There are about 15 types of pizza in total, and seasonal pizzas are sometimes available.

The "Spinach, Pancetta, and Soft-Boiled Fertile Egg" pizza, which you eat by mixing in the soft-boiled egg, is exquisite. The "Siciliana" with garlic, anchovies, and black olives, as well as the classic "Margherita," are also popular.

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All of the kiln-baked pizzas are delicious, but the pizza of the day is especially recommended.

Terrace seating and an artistic space

The terrace seating, added in 2017, is semi-outdoor and offers a great sense of openness. The lighting, which uses gourds—a specialty of Tochigi Prefecture—is the work of "Hyotan no Akari Room," a shop also located in Mashiko. The interior is lined with works by fellow creators, unique to Mashiko, which has many artisans making pottery, cloth products, and more. The owner's unique selection, stemming from their background in the music industry, creates a comfortable space, and it is not uncommon for people to get excited talking about music in front of the open-reel deck installed in the shop.

Located at the entrance to a mountain trail, the cafe is frequently visited by hikers and trekkers.

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The handmade-style interior features "gourd lights," which are also found inside Kai Kawaji, casting a warm glow and creating a calming space.

Chaya Amamaki

• 1234 Kamioba, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from Mashiko Station
• 11:30–15:00 (L.O. 14:30) *May close early if dough runs out
  
• Mondays and Tuesdays (also closed on public holidays) *Subject to change during the pottery market period; substitute holidays and temporary closures may apply
• 0285-77-5354
• Free

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Lunch, Cafe & Zakka Mashiko no Chaya

A shop operated by "Mashiko-yaki Kamamoto Yokoyama," characterized by its antique, retro atmosphere. It offers a wide range of lunch menus, from Japanese to Western dishes, including homemade sweets that match the Mashiko-yaki pottery and seasonal plate lunches.

Soba dishes made with locally grown flour from Mashiko are popular. The soba, ground by Mashiko soba artisans, pairs perfectly with tempura and has a smooth texture. It is a spot where you can enjoy both Mashiko pottery and local ingredients.

An interior that shows many different faces

In addition to comfortable table seating, there are tatami mat areas and a kids' space, making it easy to visit with children. There is also a photo gallery and a variety goods area, which are fun to browse.
The cups available at the free drink bar are all Mashiko ware made at "Kamamoto Yokoyama." You can enjoy a relaxing tea time with a cup of Mashiko no Chaya's original blend coffee.

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At the drink bar, you can choose your favorite Mashiko-yaki cup, and there are so many to choose from that you might have trouble deciding. The selection of toppings is also extensive.

Lunch, Cafe & Zakka Mashiko no Chaya

• 3527-7 Mashiko, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From Mashiko Station, take the Toya Kotsu bus bound for Utsunomiya, get off at "Mashiko Chugakko-mae," and walk for about 10 minutes
• 11:00–16:00 (L.O. 15:20)
  
• Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays, with a substitute closure the following day), year-end/New Year holidays, and temporary closures
• 0285-72-9210
• Free
• Reservations: Possible for entry by 11:30 AM

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Mashiko Mori no Restaurant

A detached house restaurant nestled in a quiet forest.
The popular "Wagyu & Japanese Pork Hamburg Steak" features a fluffy, grilled patty with your choice of Japanese or Western-style sauce. All lunch sets, including pasta and curry, come with an appetizer salad and are served on large Mashiko ware plates, which is part of their charm.

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The appetizer buffet for lunch is very elaborate and delicious.

Enjoy the seasons on the terrace

With colorful, vegetable-rich meals and terrace seating where you can feel the natural breeze, this is a recommended spot to enjoy fresh greenery and autumn leaves. Pets are allowed in the terrace seating area only.

Mashiko Mori no Restaurant

• 4037 Mashiko, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• From Mashiko Station, take the Toya Kotsu bus bound for Utsunomiya, get off at "Saido-shita," and walk for about 15 minutes
• 11:00–16:30 (L.O. 16:00)
• Wednesday to Friday *Closed during year-end/New Year holidays and for temporary closures
• 0285-70-2223
• Free
• Reservations: Possible for entry by 11:30 AM

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Yamoegi (Moegi Main Store)

A log house-style hideaway cafe built on a cleared mountainside.
The interior features both cafe space and terrace seating, allowing you to enjoy cafe time amidst the preserved natural scenery. A highlight is being able to spend time with a Mashiko ware mug in hand while enjoying a forest bath.

For coffee, we select original blend beans suited to each way of drinking, whether hot, iced, or cafe au lait. It is a moment where you can feel our dedication to taste.
*Closed during the pottery market. Coffee is served at "Naoi Cafe," which is adjacent to "Moegi Jonai-zaka Store."

An interior with an attached gallery

Beyond just a lineup of Mashiko ware, we offer a selection of stylish goods and apparel based on the concept of "proposing living spaces."
The attached gallery rotates its products every two to three weeks, so you can encounter new pottery every time you visit, which is why many fans travel from afar to visit us frequently.

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You can relax and lose track of time while enjoying delicious coffee and gazing at the rich nature.

Moegi Main Store

• 2356 Kamioba-dogairi, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15 minutes by car from Mashiko Station
• 10:30-17:00
• Wednesdays and Thursdays
• 0285-70-8111
• Free

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Cafe MASHIKO-BITO

This cafe restaurant is nestled in a location that overlooks the rural landscape of Mashiko and the four seasons of the satoyama.
The name "Mashikobito" comes from the desire to "have people savor the slow-paced life of Mashiko." The carefully prepared food and the building itself are the message.

Among the plate lunches featuring rice grown by the owner's parents and locally sourced vegetables, the recommended dish is the "Hamburger Steak with Avocado Tartar Sauce." It is a colorful dish served on a Mashiko-yaki plate, accompanied by a salad, dressed sweet potatoes, carrot latte, and ancient rice.

We use freshly harvested ingredients, including Koshihikari rice grown in the fields right in front of us, and buckwheat and vegetables from our farm. The salad dressing is carefully crafted to avoid cooling the body, and we can adjust the salt content of dishes if informed in advance.
This commitment to health is a reflection of the owner, who is a former sports instructor and a qualified nutritionist.

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The hamburger steak and avocado sauce are a perfect match! The lunch is hearty and offers great value.

An interior built with trees from Mashiko

Built using timber harvested from the mountain behind the shop, the interior offers a comfortable and relaxing space with the warmth of wood.
It is also close to Mount Takadate and Mount Amamaki, which are among the 100 famous mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, and is frequently visited by hikers.

Cafe MASHIKO-BITO

• 496-1 Kamioba, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10 minutes by car from Mashiko Station
• 11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:30)
  Evening by reservation only, limited to 1 group per day (17:00-21:00)
• Saturdays, 1st and 3rd Thursdays
• 0285-81-3081
• Free