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A deeper look into Japanese paper; Washi making experience at RYOZO Paper Mill
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This page provides official travel information about A deeper look into Japanese paper; Washi making experience at RYOZO Paper Mill and nearby attractions in the Kansai region of Japan.
Ryozo Paper Mill is a paper mill that mainly makes kakegami used by traditional sweet shops and wrapping paper. Creating washi using molded rakusui paper techniques and colorful and cute washi. This workshop is home to Kyoko Yanase, a designated traditional draftsperson and the third head of the paper mill and several other women artisans. Kyoko and her husband Yasuhiro will teach you everything from the history of washi to straining washi to creating tapestries in this workshop.
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- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants (the cost is doubled for those wishing to attend the workshop alone)
- Maximum Capacity
- 3 participants
- Participation Restrictions
- Children 10 years old or over can participate accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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RYOZO Paper Mill
10-1 Otaki-cho, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- See the website
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Reservations taken up to 10 minutes in advance
- Required Time
- Around 2 hours (depends on the number of participants)
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- Not accessible (due to unpaved roads)
- Parking
- Available
- Notes
- The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached or if weather conditions prevent the tour from taking place. If that is the case, our company will contact you the day before the event. In such instances, no refunds will be provided.
- Related websites
- https://craftinvitation.jp/workshop/ryozo-tapestry/
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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