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Make traditional Tosa washi paper using a recycling technique
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Tosa
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・Learn about traditional ways of making Tosa washi paper in a washi studio with over 120 years of history. ・See almost all steps of making washi paper presented in details by a 4th generation craftsperson. ・Try your hands at making new washi paper from recycling Tosa washi. ・Choose between making a colorful Tapestry, a paper lamp shade or a paper bag. ・Enjoy the quiet rural area near one of Japan’s clearest water basins: Niyodo River.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Activity fee
Tea and snack
Apron
Meeting Points
Departure
Tosa Washi Inoue Paper Workshop
Meeting point：Tosawashi Inoue Tesuki Kobo
2776 Otsu, Takaoka-cho, Tosa-shi, Kochi, 781-1102
Access：
・By train: 15 minutes by car from Ino Station on the JR Dosan Line
・By car: Immediately after exiting Kochi Expressway Tosa IC
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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Clothes：We will give you an apron, but please note that your clothes might get a little wet.
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In this activity you will use a beating stick. Please carefully follow the safety instructions provided by the host.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Make traditional Tosa washi paper using a recycling technique
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Tosa
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About
・Learn about traditional ways of making Tosa washi paper in a washi studio with over 120 years of history. ・See almost all steps of making washi paper presented in details by a 4th generation craftsperson. ・Try your hands at making new washi paper from recycling Tosa washi. ・Choose between making a colorful Tapestry, a paper lamp shade or a paper bag. ・Enjoy the quiet rural area near one of Japan’s clearest water basins: Niyodo River.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide fee
Activity fee
Tea and snack
Apron
Meeting Points
Departure
Tosa Washi Inoue Paper Workshop
Meeting point：Tosawashi Inoue Tesuki Kobo
2776 Otsu, Takaoka-cho, Tosa-shi, Kochi, 781-1102
Access：
・By train: 15 minutes by car from Ino Station on the JR Dosan Line
・By car: Immediately after exiting Kochi Expressway Tosa IC
Return
Itinerary
After arriving at Tosawashi Inoue Tesuki Kobo, you will be welcomed by Mrs Inoue, the current 4th generation washi maker and will have a tour of the atelier where handmade high quality paper is produced using traditional techniques. Mrs Inoue will explain about the history and characteristics of Tosa washi and will show you the raw material kozo (paper mulberry), the bark of which is used for making Japanese paper.
The experience will continue with a demonstration of almost all steps in washi paper making – something that is rare to see in most other washi studios. Mrs Inoue will show you how kozo bark is boiled, cleaned off the impurities, and beaten with a stick. You will also see how th...
