Prices checked on Sep 12, 2026
The scenic rural Echizen area is famous for its rich history of traditional Japanese crafts. One of these crafts is washi, or traditional Japanese paper. Come get a rare hands on experience of visiting authentic washi factories and speaking with craftsmen. Guests also get to try their hand at making their very own washi paper. Also as part of the tour, guests get to visit beautiful Otaki Shrine which is dedicated to the god of paper. *Washi factory may change due to availability.
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Echizen washi paper making experience and factory tour. Guests will get to talk washi craftsmen about their craft.
Factory tour. Guests will get to talk with washi making craftsmens.
Guests will get to visit a local shrine dedicated to the god of paper. A donation fee to the shrine is included in the tour price, guests will recieve a goshuin for this.
Private Echizen Washi Paper Making Experience and Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $166 per person for this Fukui Prefecture experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Echizen Washi-no-Sato Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by Craft Invitation. Most-mentioned highlights: Factory Tour; Making Experience (Can take home product).
It was a very instructive, entertaining and 100% recommended experience. Our guide, Haru-san, received us with great kindness and attention and took us through the small village of "Washi no sato". We were in a couple of artisan washi workshops and in one of them we could make our own washi. Haru-san explained a lot of things about the origin of the place, the workshops and the making of the washi paper. ありがとうございます はるさん。
I started my day at the updatsu craft centre which was an I amazing experience. (Not part of the tour) I decided to do this tour afterwards to be able to see how other paper making in the area was done. It was a very good idea! It was really great to have the ability to ask so many questions with the help of the tour guide, and the people we visited were so knowledgeable and generous with their information. It is both hands on, and informative, and allows you to look at so many amazing Washi designs.
Thank you for the review. We're happy that you enjoyed your time in Fukui and could experience our washi paper culture going back 1,500+ years! If you ever have any questions or come to Fukui again, please feel free to contact us again. Sincerely, Sawyer S.
From the moment Sawyer and Hibiki, our tour guides, greeted us for the washi making and walking tour, this was such an amazing experience. We were lucky to have a private tour with just the 4 of us. The paper making at Ryozo was such fun - each of us making a stunning piece of washi! The Osada washi factory highlighted the awesome range of Echizen washi and is a nice contrast. We were impressed by the amount of craftsmanship that goes into each piece of washi. Walking through the village, learning about the conditions, water, history and traditions of Echizen washi, visiting the shrine and learning about Japanese history and culture made this tour a must see and do! Sawyer answered all our questions and provided insights to life in Japan as well. We are inspired that this tour also helps further the mission of SOE to showcase and allow the artisans of the area to flourish. If we could give this tour a 10 out of 5 stars we would! We look forward to returning for other tours and experiences in Fukui!
Thank you for coming to Fukui and trying out washi making! We're happy that our guide Sawyer sufficiently answered your questions. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Fukui, testing your craftsmanship skills, and helping us at SOE in our mission to support the artisans of the area!
Such an amazing experience, I can't recommend it enough! Ryozo staff was very kindness and we enjoyed making Echizen washi paper in Fukui. The Otaki shrine is one of the most unique shrine and I’ve ever seen these multiple tiered roofs! I hope to visit again with my friends soon.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We hope that you enjoy your trip in Fukui, Japan. We will tell to Ryozo staff about your message. We're looking forward to assisting you again. Wish you all the best. Arigatou-gozaimasu!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Echizen Washi Paper Making Experience and Walking Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (4) | $166 | |
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