Explore 1,500 years of Echizen Washi history in a 3-hour hands-on tour. Create your own washi paper and fans to cherish forever.
Explore 1,500 years of Echizen Washi history in a 3-hour hands-on tour. Create your own washi paper and fans to cherish forever.
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RYOZO Paper Mill - 1. Handmade Washi Experience at the Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills
Visitors have the chance to explore the art of Echizen washi closely and engage in the process of making handmade washi. Guided by the skilled artisans at Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills, this experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the ‘gentleness’, ‘rigor’, and…
- RYOZO Paper Mill - 1. Handmade Washi Experience at the Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills
Visitors have the chance to explore the art of Echizen washi closely and engage in the process of making handmade washi. Guided by the skilled artisans at Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills, this experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the ‘gentleness’, ‘rigor’, and ‘stubbornness’ inherent in washi paper.
- RYOZO Paper Mill - 2. Creating Japanese Paper Fans
With the Japanese paper crafted during the experience, participants can design their own unique bamboo fan. These bamboo-boned uchiwa are not only lightweight and durable but also serve as excellent souvenirs.
- Main Shrine (Otaki) - 3. Exploring the Town of Washi and Visiting Shrines
Explore Okata Shrine and Otaki Shrine, which narrate the history of Echizen washi. These shrines, dedicated to the goddess of papermaking, are intricately linked to the origins of washi. Visitors can immerse themselves in the culture while wandering through the historic town.
- Uchiwa-making workshop (includes fee and take-home products)
- English-speaking guide
- Handmade Echizen Washi experience (includes fee and take-home products)
- Tourist Guide
- Uchiwa-making workshop (includes fee and take-home products)
- English-speaking guide
- Handmade Echizen Washi experience (includes fee and take-home products)
- Tourist Guide
Tour Attractions ▼
Echizen Washi, with its 1,500-year legacy and exceptional quality, offers an experience that blends age-old craftsmanship with contemporary creativity. This comprehensive program provides an opportunity to explore the history, techniques, and culture of Echizen Washi in a brief timeframe.
Participants will engage in the hands-on…
Tour Attractions ▼
Echizen Washi, with its 1,500-year legacy and exceptional quality, offers an experience that blends age-old craftsmanship with contemporary creativity. This comprehensive program provides an opportunity to explore the history, techniques, and culture of Echizen Washi in a brief timeframe.
Participants will engage in the hands-on creation of washi paper and washi uchiwa (Japanese paper fans). The completed washi paper and fans can be taken home as unique and cherished souvenirs.
This engaging three-hour experience allows visitors to fully appreciate the allure of Echizen Washi Paper.
Overview of the Echizen Washi Experience Tour
This three-hour tour invites participants to explore the allure and history of washi, offering a hands-on experience in a region where the 1,500-year-old traditions and superior quality of Echizen washi continue to thrive.
- Public transport available nearby.
- Requires a certain level of physical fitness.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.