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Echizen Washi Village

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Echizen Washi Village

越前和紙の里

3.9Est. 90Echizen, Chubu

Overview

1,500-year washi paper-making village, hand-dip traditional sheets with flower embeddings.

The center of Japan's finest paper-making tradition, where washi has been produced for 1,500 years. The village's workshops teach hand-dipping using the traditional sugeta screen, with options to embed flowers or create postcards.

Local tips

The postcard-making session is quickest (30 min). Full sheets need drying but can be picked up same day.

Practical info

Japanese name
越前和紙の里
Nearest station
Fukui Station (30 min bus)
Payment
Cash only
Reservations
Book workshops through the studio's website or by phone at least 1-2 days ahead. Walk-in possible on quiet weekdays.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom

Good for

Families
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