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Artisanal Washi Paper and Mochi Making in Kyoto
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Experience Location
Duration
5 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English
Take part in a washi paper-making workshop in Kyoto’s countryside. You’ll learn about the process from local artisans, make washi paper, then enjoy lunch prepared by the villagers.
Highlights
Make washi (Japanese paper)
Learn from a washi artisan
Make and eat mochi (Japanese food & sweets)
Learn about the history of Kurotani village
Get to know the locals
Experience Details
Just an hour's train ride from Kyoto you’ll find a charming village called Kurotani, where people have been making washi (traditional Japanese paper) for 800 years. Kurotani washi is handmade from the long, thin fibers of the kozo (paper mulberry) plant, and is an art form that has been proudly practiced by the villagers for centuries.
This workshop will take you to the countryside, where you’ll learn from the locals and experience their customs as you make washi postcards. After the washi workshop, you’ll have a chance to tour the facilities.
Next up is a pit stop to make and enjoy something sweet… Mochi, Japanese food and also sweets made from pounded rice! After trying your hand at mochi-pounding, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor as you chat with locals
This experience will connect you with a lesser-known side of life in the Japanese countryside. You’ll learn from the Kurotani villagers, experience one of their dear-held customs (washi making), and sample the regional cuisine.
Inclusions
8 washi postcards
Mochi sweets
Transportation within Ayabe/the experience
An English speaking guide
Exclusions
Transportation to Ayabe
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The northern entrance of JR Ayabe station
Remarks
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions/allergies beforehand
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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2023
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Earliest available date: October 6, 2023
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¥ 11,400
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Please note that the time is in Japan Standard Time.