Deepen your creativity, connect yourself with Japanese washi paper traditon in For international visitors to learn and experience Kyoto’s Kurotani Washi, from making materials to creating washi by hand from a washi artisan.
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Extravagant one-week program in which artisans from Kurotani Washi, with its 800 years of history, will thoroughly teach you how to make Japanese paper (washi) starting from directly creating the materials you need. Take your time to immerse yourself in the washi production process in our nature-rich paper-making village.
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Paper-making by hand
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 people
- Participation Restrictions
- 18 years or older
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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In Kyoto City
JR Kyoto Station - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Roughly twice per year
- Tour Schedule
- DAY 1: Meet at Kyoto Station/ Arrival accommodations/Overall lecture / DAY 2: Material preparation, Kozo mulberry brunch, steam, peel / DAY 3: Material preparation, Wash, simmer, beat / DAY 4: Rice thresher activity + lunch with local farmer, Paper making with mold / DAY 5: Drying procedure of paper / closing ceremony / Dry the washi paper to finish the production. Closing ceremony with craftspeople, receive a certification / DAY 6: Zen meditation experience / 3 hours trekking in the sacred Tochigani mountain / DAY 7: Souvenir shopping / Back to Kyoto Station Please note that the details of this program may change.
- Required Time
- 7 days
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Negotiable
- Universal accessibility
- Not available
- Parking
- Available for standard-sized vehicles
- Related websites
- https://kurotaniwashi.kyoto/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
