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[Nara/Yoshino] Handmade Japanese paper experience in Nara/Yoshino (half-day course)

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Operate rain or shine

Possible number of bookings

2～6
Participating age

18Age ～ 80 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

◆ Handmade Japanese Paper Experience In this experience, you will make handmade Japanese paper using fibers from the bark of the paper tree (kozo), which is the raw material for Japanese paper. You will be able to use a blind, which is an authentic tool for handmade Japanese paper. We will explain how to make paper in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, so please feel free to participate. You can experience learning papermaking techniques directly from a craftsman. You will learn how to process kozo, a traditional paper material, and hand-make about two sheets of Japanese paper in half a day to take home. ~Experience Flow~ 9:00 (13:30) Orientation An introduction to the types of Yoshino handmade Japanese paper, the experience procedure, and precautions. 9:20 (13:50) Workshop tour The papermaking process of kozo will be explained while looking at actual tools. 9:40 (14:10) Papermaking experience We will work together to prepare the materials, and each participant will take turns making paper. First, we will learn how to move the paper. Then, after making one sheet, we will take turns. 11:00 (15:30) Visit to the kozo field While the water is drained from the paper, we can take a short break and visit the nearby kozo fields and enjoy the view of the Yoshino River bank. 11:30 (16:00) Drying the paper We will stick our paper, which has now been drained of water, to the dryer to dry. Once it is completely dry, we will remove it and roll it up into a tube to pack it up for take home.

Learn directly from a traditional handmade washi paper craftsman

Kuzu village, Yoshino-cho, Nara Prefecture. This is a production area for three types of washi paper: Uda paper, Misu paper, and Yoshino paper (lacquer paper). This paper supports Japanese cultural assets and is also used in the restoration of paintings overseas, and is characterized by its thinness and strength. Yoshino's handmade washi paper technique is said to have been handed down for over a thousand years. Making use of this traditional technique, we will use an actual tool that cannot be used in regular experiences: a bamboo blind.

The surrounding area is rich in history and nature

Kunisu-no-Sato is a place connected to the Jinshin War. The Yoshino River flows in front of the workshop, and you can also visit the paper mulberry fields. There are almost no stores in the area, but you can experience the simple local culture.

You can take home paper made only from kozo paper

You can experience the whole process from paper making to drying, and take home about two sheets of paper. The size of the paper is 320mm x 510mm.

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Selectable starting time： 09:00 13:30

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About cancellation	Please note that in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged. On the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100%
About event termination	The event may be canceled if a weather warning is issued.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～6
About duration	3～4 hours 200 minutes (experience time 180 minutes)
Operating period	2025/3/01〜2025/12/20 March 1st to December 20th
Assembly time	Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Booking deadline	until 16:59 3 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	・Hand towel or something to wipe your hands ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, with your sleeves rolled up to your elbows (you may get a little wet)
About rental items	Paper making tools set (free)

Matters require attention	・If you are late, the number of times you can make paper may be limited. ・There is no upper age limit for participation, but participants must be able to stand and use both hands. ・Because there is a lot of work that involves using water, your hands may feel cold in winter. Also, some people may feel a slight itch when touching the materials, but this will go away if you wash your hands.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 A real handmade washi paper craftsman's workshop の画像

A real handmade washi paper craftsman's workshop The workshop where papermaking is usually done is opened specially for this experience. Therefore, the experience cannot be held in January and February, when papermaking work is at its busiest.

プランの魅力 The lecturer was Mr. Kozo Ue, the sixth generation of Ue Washi Kobo. の画像

The lecturer was Mr. Kozo Ue, the sixth generation of Ue Washi Kobo. When you think of a craftsman, you might imagine him to be strict or unfriendly, but Mr. Ue, who is the instructor, teaches in a very kind and fun way. However, whether you can make good paper or not is up to you.

プランの魅力 Thin, beautiful and strong paper made from paper mulberry の画像

Thin, beautiful and strong paper made from paper mulberry To intertwine the mulberry fibers, the paper is repeatedly shaken over a bamboo blind. Although it may seem simple, it is said to take five years to master the technique.

プランの魅力 Nowadays, few people make thatch blinds, making them a precious item. の画像

Nowadays, few people make thatch blinds, making them a precious item. The precious bamboo blinds must be handled with care, and their delicacy and flexibility are key to making this paper.

Access - Map

237-1 Minamiono, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

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Assembly point

We can provide transportation to Ue Washi Kobo Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station. When you apply, please let us know the number of people and whether you have any large luggage. Please come to Yamato-Kamiichi Station 30 minutes before the event.

If you arrive by car

55 minutes from the Minami-Hanna Expressway "Katsuragi Interchange". 50 minutes from the Meihan Expressway "Hari Interchange". Parking: 3 cars, large buses: not allowed

If you arrive by train

20-30 minutes by community bus (reservation required) from Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station. Reservations for the community bus can be made by phone 3 days in advance (weekdays 8:30-17:00, 0746-32-0550)