Private Tour

Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Tour Attractions:

Echizen Washi boasts 1,500 years of history and unparalleled quality. This experience combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, offering a comprehensive programme of activities that will allow you to delve into the history, techniques, and culture of Echizen Washi in just a few hours. You will have the opportunity to make washi paper by hand and craft your own washi uchiwa (Japanese paper fans). The finished paper and fans will be yours to take home as unique and memorable keepsakes. This three-hour experience encapsulates all the charm and tradition of Echizen Washi Paper.

Outline of the Echizen Washi Experience Tour:

This immersive three-hour tour lets you explore the rich history and exceptional craftsmanship of washi paper. Set in Echizen, a region with 1,500 years of washi-making heritage, you’ll experience the living traditions of this remarkable craft by creating handmade washi in one of Japan’s most renowned production areas.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transport available nearby.

Requires a certain level of physical fitness.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Uchiwa-making experience (workshop fee, products can be taken home).

English-speaking guide

Echizen Washi made by hand (experience fee, products to take home).

Tourist Guide

What To Expect

1. Handmade washi experience at the Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills Visitors can learn about the craftsmanship of Echizen washi up close and personal, and actually experience handmade washi making. The experience, led by the craftsmen of Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills, is a valuable opportunity to experience the ‘gentleness’, ‘rigour’ and ‘stubbornness’ of washi paper.

1 hour•Admission Included

2. making Japanese paper fans Using the Japanese paper from your experience, you can make your own original bamboo fan. Light and strong, the bamboo-boned uchiwa are highly practical and make great souvenirs.

1 hour•Admission Included

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Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Really an excellent opportunity!
Kathleen P,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The married couple who own two adjacent paper studios (and a gallery) were on hand to welcome me (even though I was early) and they together taught the class. They were extremely generous with their time and talents - they’ve been making paper for over 32 years - each! They and the. Photographer and translator were utterly focussed on me - no other students, and they were all incredibly kind and supportive. If I can make it back to Japan, I’d arrange to do this workshop again! When we were done, the owner brought us glasses of refreshingly cool green tea. Then we headed out (the interpreter, photographer and me) to see the shrine of the paper making godess. Had I not had such an early start to the day, I would have enjoyed travelling to the smaller shrine up in the woods. But as it was, we were the only people at the shrine with its magical roof. it was magical !