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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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