Craft & Journey

Echizen Washi, Fukui Prefecture

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Craft & Journey

Echizen Washi, Fukui Prefecture

Journey Plan 01.

Unraveling Echizen Washi, a favorite of famous painters and calligraphers.

1day plan
date2025/2/6、2025/3/13、2025/4/17、2025/5/15、2025/6/12 time10:00〜15:00 number of people4〜8 persons price¥40,000 / person
10:30(10:00 Meet at JR Echizen Takefu Station) Okamoto-Ohtaki Shrines The background of the development of washi papermaking in Echizen is explained through its history.
11:15 Paper Culture Museum Learn about the wide range of washi and the characteristics of each paper mill while viewing actual products.
13:00 Heizaburo Iwano Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. We will explain why Echizen Washi is loved by famous painters and calligraphers. (Calligraphy experience available).
14:15 Taki Washi Paper Co., Ltd. You will visit a washi studio loved by artists from various fields.
15:00 Dismissal at JR Echizen Takefu Station
  • Tour plans are subject to change.
  • Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 13:00 for those who wish. However, participants are responsible for their own expenses.
  • Transportation expenses on the day of the tour shall be borne by the participant.
  • About Journey

    Things to know

    What is included
    • guide
    • Interpreter (English)
    What is not included
    • chip
    • Cost of public transportation to the site
    • Baggage Forwarding
    • Expenses purchased by the customer outside of the plan
    • travel insurance
    • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
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    Journey plan overview

    Journey Plan 01.
    Unraveling Echizen Washi, a favorite of famous painters and calligraphers.
    1day plan
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    Craft & Journey : Echizen, Fukui Prefecture
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    Echizen, Fukui Prefecture

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