Hands-on Awa Washi crafting and indigo dying experience - The Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper

Washi paper from Awa has a long history. According to a historical record from 807, around 1,300 years ago, the Inbe clan, who worked for the imperial court, cultivated hemp and paper mulberry and flourished as paper and cloth producers. Here, in addition to seeing the manufacturing processes behind handmade washi, visitors can create their own original postcards, and use indigo—a specialty of Tokushima—to make their own handkerchief using indigo dyeing techniques. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved in the process, connect with culture and history and learn about the charms of handmade Awa washi paper.

【Fee】Adults: 300 yen; Students: 200 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
【Price Range】Under 1,000 yen
【Workshop Fees】Handmade washi - Postcards: 800 yen; Japanese writing paper: 1,000 yen; Indigo dyeing - Handkerchief: 1,000 yen
【Access】Approx. 15 min. walk from Awa-Yamakawa Station on the JR Tokushima Line
【Credit Card Payment】Not accepted
【Foreign Language Support】No
【English Support During Workshops】No English speaking staff but English support is available
【Payment】On-site　【Reservations】Required　【Parking】Yes (10 spaces)