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Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
$192.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Echizen Washi showcases 1,500 years of history and exceptional quality in paper-making. This immersive three-hour experience combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, allowing you to create your own washi paper and fans while learning about the culture.
- 🖌️ Handmade washi experience at Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills, where you'll learn the intricate craft of Echizen washi up close.
- 🎋 Create your own original bamboo uchiwa fan using the handmade paper you produce, resulting in a practical and delightful souvenir.
- ⛩️ Stroll through the historic town of washi, visiting Okata Shrine and Otaki Shrine, which honor the goddess of papermaking and share the history of Echizen washi.
- 🗺️ English-speaking guide included to enhance your understanding of the techniques and traditions behind this unique craft.
- 🕒 This three-hour tour encapsulates the charm and tradition of Echizen Washi Paper, offering a hands-on experience.
- 📍 Convenient public transport available nearby, making access to the tour location easy.
- 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the experience.
- 🏃♂️ Suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can participate in this enriching activity.
- 🏷️ Uchiwa-making workshop fee included, allowing you to take home your crafted products as memorable keepsakes.
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Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Tourist Guide
- Echizen Washi made by hand (experience fee, products to take home).
- English-speaking guide
- Uchiwa-making experience (workshop fee, products can be taken home).
Meeting point
The car park is on the left, with the Ryozo Yanase paper mill in front of you.
Please meet at the car park.
Return details
The car park is on the left, with the Ryozo Yanase paper mill in front of you.
Please meet at the car park.
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1. 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.
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2. 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.
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3. 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.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
$192.65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!