Bringing special memories to Japan's oldest washi paper, ”Awa Washi,” which boasts a history of 1,300 years.
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The origin of Awa Washi dates back to around 1300 when a group called the Inbe, who served the imperial court, actively engaged in cultivating hemp and kozo (mulberry) to produce paper and fabric. As "creators of new materials," Awagami Factory has liberated washi paper from the confines of the traditional world, conducting various techniques and material research, and developing washi that can be used for inkjet printing, highly esteemed by artists worldwide for its quality. After learning the art of papermaking from a washi craftsman, you can create your artwork by printing your favorite photos or memories on washi paper.
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 people
- Maximum Capacity
- 8 people
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Awagami Factory (The Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper)
141 Kawahigashi, Yamakawa-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Please arrive by the reserved time.
- Tour Schedule
- Schedule of the day: 1. Learn about the history of Awa Washi paper dating back to 1300, 2. Tour the workshop of the Washi craftsmen, 3. Make your own original washi paper, 4. Print your favorite photo on washi paper. *Take-home gifts: 3 postcards, 2 sheets of washi paper, and an Awa Washi print of your selected photo (sent to you at a later date)
- Required Time
- 2 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- Yes
- Related websites
- http://www.awagami.or.jp/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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