Washi making
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Information
Number of persons
from 2
Location
Outside Minobu Town
Fee (tax included)
6,000 yen/person
Start time
Negotiable (Saturdays and Sundays off)
Duration
1 hours
Reservation deadline
7 days in advance
Introduction
Experience the tradition of Nishijima Washi Japanese paper
Nishijima, Minobu Town, is a traditional washi paper production area, and you can experience making washi paper here. It is said that Nishijima Washi was also presented to Lord Takeda Shingen (during the 16th century).
Experience making washi paper
You can experience making washi paper at the long-established washi paper factory “Yamaju Paper” and “Minobu Nishijima Washi no Sato”, and you can take home what you make. At Yamaju Paper, you can observe the craftsmen’s handiwork. And at Minobu Nishijima Washi no Sato, you can make your own original fans and postcards decorated with paints and leaves. “