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1-day Japanese washi paper craftsman course in Kochi
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6 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: Japanese, English
Overview
?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.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
In this immersive experience you will become a craftsman for a day at Tosawashi Inoue Tesuki Kobo atelier and will learn the basic steps of making quality Tosa washi paper.
After arriving, you will be welcomed by Mrs Inoue, the current 4th generation washi maker and will watch a video explanation of Tosa washi, focusing on the traditional handmade techniques and natural ingredients from Niyodo River basin.
The experience will follow the steps of washi paper making starting from peeling the bark of kozo (paper mulberry), boiling the bark and preparing the gluing paste from the roots of tororoaoi (sunset hibiscus). During the breaks Mrs Inoue will introduce traditional art techniques that use Japanese washi paper such as “chigiri-e”. After a couple of hours of immersive craftsmanship you will have a break for a lunch and your guide will recommend a nearby local restaurant with a rich menu of Kochi delicacies.
Continuing in the afternoon, you will wash off the kozo, remove any impurities from the soft bark and beat it with a wooden stick. The culmination will be using the pulp you created to make washi postcards and paper through two different techniques – nagashizuki and tamezuki.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Clothes：We will give you an apron, but please note that your clothes might get a little wet
Operated by Attractive JAPAN
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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