Learn and experience Kyoto’s Kurotani Washi, from making materials to creating washi by hand from a washi artisan.

In this unique 5 days program, an artisan of Kurotani Washi, which has a history of 800 years, will thoroughly teach you from material making to the process of making washi. Spend time in a village known for handmade washi, surrounded by nature, and take your time to deepen your understanding of the craftsmanship of washi.

*Learn the essence of handcrafts that last for hundreds of years to come!

*Active craftspeople will carefully teach you the process from raw materials to washi paper.

* Elevating your creative potential while surrounded by Kyoto’s beautiful nature.

Recommended for:

*  Creatives and artists who want to learn more about craftsmanship.

*  Individuals keen on discovering Kyoto’s rich culture, history, and creativity.

date:

Dates: July 29 (Monday) – August 2 (Friday) 2024

Location: Kurotani-cho, Ayabe City, Kyoto

Price:  525,000 JPY + tax(10%)　

Included: Washi making materials and lecture, English speaking guide, lunch, a charter bus(Kyoto station ⇆Kurotani)

Not included: Breakfast, dinner, accommodation, transportation between hotel to workshop

Size: 2 to 4 people  (Minimum 2 people to open, First-come, first-served)

French speaking guide is available with extra charge.

Special Programs:

Day 1   12:00-17:00　Meet at Kyoto Station, move to Kurodani / Orientation

Day 2 9:00-17:00 　Prepare materials for papermaking: Cut Kozo brunch (paper mulberry) into small pieces, steaming, peel and clean the skin

Day 3 9:00-17:00 Prepare materials for papermaking: Boil Kozo, steam, beat, clean the material.

Day 4 13:00-17:00 　Paper making with wooden mold

Day 5 9:00-16:00　Drying the paper, closing ceremony, move to Kyoto Station

Please contact us for more information.

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Special notice:

The Washi Craft Village atelier is available for extra stay (10,000 yen per day) https://satomono.jp/school/26203/3727/

Accomodation:

Available from a farmhouse, temple, guesthouse to hotel. Additional charge is required.

Ayabe City Tourism Association　https://www.ayabe-kankou.net/en/inn/

Shorakuji Temple (temple stay)　https://oterastay.com/shourekiji/stay/

Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining (farm stay)　https://chabudining.com/?page_id=1241

ima-ya (farm stay)　https://ima-ya.kirinclub.net/

nagomiyado Origin (farm stay)　https://n-origin.amebaownd.com/

Activity Around The Kurotani:

Ayabe City Tourism Association　https://www.ayabe-kankou.net/en/spot/

Shower climbing experience　https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_guide000000214522/activity/l00003A286/

Buddhist statue sculpture experience　https://www.ayabe-kankou.net/spot/soranokai/

Cooking experience with traditional oven　https://kyoto.i-sorashido.com/

Meditation experience in bamboo forest　https://oterastay.com/shourekiji/experiences/