Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour
Tour Attractions: Echizen Washi boasts 1,500 years of history and unparalleled quality. This experience combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, offering a comprehensive programme of activities that will allow you to delve into the history, techniques, and culture of Echizen Washi
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hAdmission included1. Handmade washi experience at the Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills Visitors can learn about the craftsmanship of Echizen washi up close and personal, and actually experience handmade washi making. The experience, led by the craftsmen of Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills, is a valuable opportunity to experience the ‘gentleness’, ‘rigour’ and ‘stubbornness’ of washi paper.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hAdmission included2. making Japanese paper fans Using the Japanese paper from your experience, you can make your own original bamboo fan. Light and strong, the bamboo-boned uchiwa are highly practical and make great souvenirs.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission included3. walking in the town of washi and visiting shrines Visit Okata Shrine and Otaki Shrine, which tell the history of Echizen washi. These shrines, where the goddess of papermaking is worshipped, are deeply connected with the origins of washi. Visitors can get a taste of the culture while strolling through the historic town.
What to Bring
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Public transport available nearby.
- •Requires a certain level of physical fitness.
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| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
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