Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour

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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.

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

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.