【Hinode】 Japanese Paper Making with Local Materials

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Empty-hands OK
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome
Recommended for foreigners

Possible number of bookings

1～7
Participating age

6Age ～
Duration

5～6 hours

Plan description

Japanese paper or 'washi' making is a traditional craft officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural asset.
This course is unique in its application of new and experimental ideas in the art of Japanese papermaking.
Learn to make 'washi' (Japanese paper) art from start to finish.Boil and pound 'kozo' (paper mulberry), the primary fibers used for washi, in the natural surrounding of Tama, Tokyo.
Create unique washi art using innovative washi techniques!

Experience'washi' making

Following your instructor, a Japanese washi artist, begin the experience from the first step in the papermaking process, stripping bark from branches, then boiling and beating them to a pulp.

Create unique washi art

First, you will craft using the freshly made washi will be a traditional washi'candle', with a mini LED lamp. The second one will be a unique piece of washi art in the form of a color painting.

Visit the Tsuru Tsuru Onsen

After the course, you can visit TsuruTsuru Onsen also known as "The Fountain of Youth" allows tattoos, features outdoor cypress and stone baths by yourselves.Reachable in 20 minutes by bus.

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About cancellation	Full refund 7 days prior to your experience. ・ Must be made 7 full days prior to 12:00 AM local time the day your experience is scheduled. For example, if your experience is scheduled for May 21st at 6pm, cancel by May 14th 12:00 AM in the experience's timezone for a full refund. ・ If you cancel less than 7 days in advance, the experience is non-refundable.
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Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～7
About duration	5～6 hours The experience will take about 5.5 hours.
Operating period	Tuesdays are not available.
Assembly time	Please arrive at the meeting point on time.
Booking deadline	until 23:59 4 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	• Lunch • Bottled drinks • Hand towel • Clothes & sneakers that can get wet and dirty

Matters require attention	• Please arrive on time – late arrivals will have their place on the course canceled with no refund. • Please bring your own lunch as no restaurant nearby. • The direct train from Shinjuku to Musashi-Itsukaichi, the train will split into two at Haijima Station with only one part going to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. Be sure to board one of the correct cars. • Please be aware that since the pick-up capacity limited, it may not be possible for spectators to accompany course participants.

Matters require attention

• Please arrive on time – late arrivals will have their place on the course canceled with no refund.
• Please bring your own lunch as no restaurant nearby.
• The direct train from Shinjuku to Musashi-Itsukaichi, the train will split into two at Haijima Station with only one part going to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
Be sure to board one of the correct cars.
• Please be aware that since the pick-up capacity limited, it may not be possible for spectators to accompany course participants.

Plan attractions

Schedule 09:30 Meet up10: 00 Arrive Hinode Washi Atelier & make washi pulp11: 30 Make a washi candle light12: 30 Have lunch13: 30 Make a colorful washi picture15: 30 End of tour & return to station