Kyoto; Traditional Japanese Washi Papermaking
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A Traditional Washi Art Experience Discover the serene beauty of Kamisuki, the ancient art of Japanese papermaking. In this immersive 1-hour session, you’ll feel the texture of raw natural fibers and witness the moment a simple liquid transforms into a delicate sheet of paper. Under the gentle guidance of our instructors, you will "add flowers" to tradition by arranging seasonal blossoms onto your wet paper. Whether it becomes a set of postcards for a loved one or a soft lampshade for your home, your creation will carry the warmth of your own hands and the spirit of Japanese seasons.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide (Japanese and English)
- Only 9-min walk from #24 exit of Shijo station on Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line or Karasuma station on Hankyu Line
- Only 6-min walk from #6 exit of Karasuma Oike station on Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line
Reviews(88)
Great fun. Beautiful end product. Excellent instructions, informative. A gem. Would recommend to others.
Mum and I did this as a bit of fun and learned so much about washi paper making. It was hands on and really fun. Fabulous mementos to take home as a reminder of our Japan trip.
We had a lovely time learning about how the paper is traditionally made and then making our own and decorating it with pressed flowers. Our teacher was lovely the instructions very clear and calm. We came away with our postcards as a lovely memento of our time. The shop where we did the workshop was beautiful.
The third-generation head of a family-owned fine paper shop leads a small group of people through a hands-on, start-to-finish workshop in making traditional washi paper decorated with dried flowers, leaves, and gold particles. The experience is delightful, the results exquisite!
Very beautiful experience, calm and relaxed. I greatly appreciated the welcome, patience, and kindness of the gentleman and the lady.
Really fun experience! We very much enjoyed learning how to make Washi paper. It was informative, Creative and relaxing. Highly recommend!
If you like paper and always dreamed about creating it yourself: this is a magic place. The process itself is very inspiring. But it is nothing without the two extraordinary people, father and son, guiding you through the process. It’s very rare to encounter this level of warmth and kindness. It’s simply a very very special place.
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of making paper from water and fibre then decorating it - interesting process. Instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly.
I absolutely loved this. The gentleman (and his son) taking the workshop really knew his stuff and under his patient guidance we made a beautiful piece to make a light shade. It felt very relaxing and medatitive. Learned a lot about washi paper. Great to see the short film to see how the raw material is prepared. A great use of time whilst our pieces were drying. I felt like I had been dipped in the essence of Japan culture Totally recommend
The class was a nice and relaxing experience. Our teacher was very knowledge and patient. It was wonderful to learn some of the papermaking history of Japan. Having a few options for what to make made it more fun as well.
