Tochigi - Motegi

Motorsports and pottery in two neighboring towns in Tochigi

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The town of Motegi in Tochigi is known as a mecca for motorsports. There’s even a namesake race course and automotive theme park operated by Honda called Mobility Resort Motegi. The resort brings in many visitors attracted by its two full-scale circuits that host international races, as well as interactive attractions that are fun for the whole family. But the neighboring town of Mashiko is also famous in its own right, known for its pottery studio and numerous gallery shops and cafés that sell antique curios and furniture. You’re planning a journey that will take you to both towns so you can enjoy each one’s unique charms.

day 1
Total Travel Distance 155.06 km
Total Travel Time About 3 hours

08:00 Tokyo Train Station

　~　Travel 135 km by car, about 2 hours

10:00 

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  • Castles & Historic Sites
  • Scenic Views & Overlooks

Shiroyama Park

　~　Travel 900 m by car, about 10 minutes

11:10

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  • Gourmet / Local Food
  • Shopping

Hiyama

　~　Travel 160 m on foot, about 5 minutes

11:30

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  • Gourmet / Local Food
  • Culture

Gentaro

　~　Travel 8 km by car, about 15 minutes

12:15

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  • Gourmet / Local Food

Lunch at Donguri

　~　Travel 2 km by car, about 15 minutes

13:45

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  • Activities
  • Leisure Facilities
  • Museums & Art Galleries

Mobility Resort Motegi

　~　Travel 9 km by car, about 15 minutes

18:00

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Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi

day 2
Total Travel Distance 156.1km
Total Travel Time About 3 hours and 40 minutes

08:50

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  • Gourmet / Local Food

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi

　~　Travel 350 m on foot, about 10 minutes

09:00

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  • Gourmet / Local Food
  • Shopping
  • Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Stations)

Michi-no-Eki Motegi

　~　Travel 13 km by car, about 30 minutes

10:00

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  • Museums & Art Galleries

Shoji Hamada Memorial Mashiko Sankokan Museum

　~　Travel 550 m by car, about 10 minutes

11:40

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  • Shopping
  • Culture

Nihei

　~　Travel 100 m by car, about 10 minutes

12:50

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  • Gourmet / Local Food

Lunch at Erika

　~　Travel 800 m by car, about 10 minutes

14:10

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  • Shopping
  • Culture

Mashiko Pottery Cooperative Selling Center

　~　Travel 1.3 km by car, about 10 minutes

15:40

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  • Shopping

pejite

　~　Travel 140 km by car, about 2 hours 20 minutes

19:00 Tokyo Train Station

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