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Local Washi and Paper Craft Cycling Tour in Uchiko Town
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$226.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Cycle through a river side road of Uchiko's Washi(Japanese handmade paper) heritage. This immersive washi cycling tour connects you with local artisans while you create one-of-a-kind treasures to take home.
◆ Washi Papermaking & Book Binding at a Local Workshop
Work alongside skilled craftspeople to create your own handmade washi sheet. Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—yours alone.
◆ Discover Hidden Origami Vending Machine
A quirky vending machine dispensing miniature origami and paper crafts, showcasing how washi culture weaves into everyday life.
◆ Enjoy Kite Museum
Explore traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries.
Enjoy scenic cycling through Uchiko's historic streetscapes and traditional architecture between stops.
*Local-guided private tour: exclusive to you
Enjoy “Real Japan” at a lovely river side town.
◆ Washi Papermaking & Book Binding at a Local Workshop
Work alongside skilled craftspeople to create your own handmade washi sheet. Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—yours alone.
◆ Discover Hidden Origami Vending Machine
A quirky vending machine dispensing miniature origami and paper crafts, showcasing how washi culture weaves into everyday life.
◆ Enjoy Kite Museum
Explore traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries.
Enjoy scenic cycling through Uchiko's historic streetscapes and traditional architecture between stops.
*Local-guided private tour: exclusive to you
Enjoy “Real Japan” at a lovely river side town.
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Local Washi and Paper Craft Cycling Tour in Uchiko Town
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- All workshop materials and fees (handmade washi sheet, handbound book supplies)
- Kite Museum entry fee
- Souvenir origami/paper crafts from vending machine (50 yen worth of Origami art per person)
- Take-home items: your handmade washi handbound book
- Local English-speaking guide
- Bicycle rental and helmet
- Other personal expense
Meeting point
The local guide will meet you the station exit (There is only one exit at Uchiko station).
Uchiko Town Visitor's centre. The local guide will meet you inside the building. It takes about 10 minutes on food from JR Uchiko station, and about 15 minutes from Machinami parking.
Return details
The local guide will meet you the station exit (There is only one exit at Uchiko station).
Uchiko Town Visitor's centre. The local guide will meet you inside the building. It takes about 10 minutes on food from JR Uchiko station, and about 15 minutes from Machinami parking.
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1: JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center Meet your guide, pick up your bicycle, and receive a brief orientation to Uchiko's washi heritage and the day's route.
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2: Tenjin Sanshi Washi Workshop Work alongside skilled artisans to create your own handmade washi sheet through the traditional kamisuki (papermaking) process. (Paper making: 20 -30 minutes, Factory tour 20 -30 minutes, while drying papers) Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.(60 minutes)
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3: Hidden Origami Vending Machine Discover Uchiko's quirky hidden gem: a vending machine dispensing miniature origami crafts. You get to buy some of the Origami art from the vending machine. (Origami art are sold from 10 yen to This tour includes the purchase of 50 yen worth of Origami art per person.) If you are lucky, you can meet the Origami artist and make an art with her.
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Ikazaki Kite MuseumExplore a delightful collection of traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries. (Museum entry included)(Weather permitting, kite flying is possible.)
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5: JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center Return your bicycle.
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Local Washi and Paper Craft Cycling Tour in Uchiko Town
Ehime Prefecture, Japan
$226.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!