About This Tour
You can make traditional Japanese Washi paper from raw materials. Enjoy making a piece of washi paper and designing it using dried, pressed seasonal local flowers and leaves. After drying the paper, you can craft it into a set of postcards, or table-mat, or wraparound lampshade, or tapestry panel. You can proceed with it under the guidance of the instructor, in a relaxing atmosphere. While the paper is dried, you will be able to watch a short video of the traditional paper-making method which has been continued for over one thousand years. Handmade Japanese Washi paper will be the perfect souvenir or gift from Japan!
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Our paper shop is called 'KAMITOWA' and is located in the heart of Kyoto, in a traditional Japanese style house.
Scoop the raw ingredients to make a paper.
Decorate your paper with pressed flowers and leaves.
Add designs with pressed flowers
After drying the paper, cut it apart to smaller pieces.
Now some pieces of postcards are done!
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Traditional Japanese Washi Papermaking- Kyoto morning
This 1-hour workshop with kamitowa kyoto offers a hands-on experience creating traditional Japanese washi paper. Participants will learn the techniques and craft their own unique paper souvenirs.
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Meeting Point
The shop's name is 'KAMITOWA'. Please search with the Japanese address; 京都市中京区新町通三条下る三条町345番地 to have a precise location. - Only a 9-min walk from the #24 exit of Shijo station on Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line or Karasuma station on Hankyu Line
Special Instructions
For any questions about your booking, please contact Kamtiowa on +81 75 756 4723, or send an email to kamitowa@kurauchi.co.jp
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The experience lasts approximately 1 hour, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
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