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Private Echizen Washi Paper Making Experience and Walking Tour

Fukui Prefecture, Japanby Craft Invitation

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The scenic rural Echizen area is famous for its rich history of traditional Japanese crafts. One of these crafts is washi, or traditional Japanese paper. Come get a rare hands on experience of visiting authentic washi factories and speaking with craftsmen. Guests also get to try their hand at making their very own washi paper. Also as part of the tour, guests get to visit beautiful Otaki Shrine which is dedicated to the god of paper. *Washi factory may change due to availability.

What's included

  • Factory Tour
  • Making Experience (Can take home product)
  • English Guide Fee
  • Food & Drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Pass by

    Departure location.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1 hour

    Echizen washi paper making experience and factory tour. Guests will get to talk washi craftsmen about their craft.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    45 min

    Factory tour. Guests will get to talk with washi making craftsmens.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    30 min

    Guests will get to visit a local shrine dedicated to the god of paper. A donation fee to the shrine is included in the tour price, guests will recieve a goshuin for this.

Meeting and pickup

Echizen Washi-no-Sato Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum

End point

Echizen Washi-no-Sato Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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