Traditional Japanese Washi Papermaking

Experience the ancient art of traditional Japanese Washi papermaking in Kyoto. Create your own unique piece of washi paper using local flowers and leaves, and learn about the centuries-old techniques. Craft it into postcards, table mats, lampshades, or tapestry panels. A memorable and authentic souvenir from Japan!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 345 Sanjōjōchō - In a traditional Japanese-style house in the heart of Kyoto, you will be able to experience crafting a set of postcards, or a table-mat, or a wraparound lampshade, or a tapestry panel out of a piece of washi paper. You will be able to bring them with you right after the class as one of the heartful memories in Kyoto.
What's Included
  • Includes all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from workshop
Additional Information

You can create authentic Japanese Washi paper using natural ingredients. Delight in the process of crafting your own washi paper and embellishing it with dried, seasonal flora such as flowers and leaves. Once the paper is dry, you have the option to transform it into various items like a set of postcards, a table mat, a lampshade cover, or a wall…

Location
345 Sanjōchō
The shop's name is 'KAMITOWA'. Please search with the Japanese address; 京都市中京区新町通三条下る三条町345番地 to have a precise location. - Only a 9-min walk from the #24 exit of Shijo station on Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line or Karasuma station on Hankyu Line
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jennifer_k
May 24, 2025
Creative awareness - I really enjoy learning to old art of this way to make paper. I had fun creating my lantern to take home . The video we watched gave so much information about the history and the full details of the process. It is amazing and I’m so glad to have learned so I look at it with a deeper respect!! Thank you so much.
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Danasx4865yc
May 14, 2025
Amazing! - Super fun experience. Learned a lot about the technique and cultural history of Japanese paper making. Very happy with what we created!
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M9512loanad
May 5, 2025
Amazing experience - It was an amazing experience from beginning to end. Lovely couple. I would recommend 101% anyone doing this workshop. Plus you get to have such a special and meaningful souvenir to take back home. I appreciate Kamitowa shop .
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Abigail
May 2, 2025
Really unique experience, great way to spend a calming and creative hour with something lovely to take home with you. - What a fantastic experience! We learnt about the history of washi paper making and actually got to do it ourselves. Our teacher was wonderful and we were so pleased with what we made.
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Lindav2094
Mar 7, 2025
Nice! - It would have been very fun and educational. A fun way to learn about Washi paper production. Also very nice to do this with my sweet daughter-in-law. Step by step it was clearly explained to us. Exciting to do it yourself. We've done it! Thanks to the nice teacher, who showed us in a calm, friendly way and then we were allowed to do it ourselves.
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Ellenloveshawaii
Feb 25, 2025
Great Washi-Making Experience - This was such a fun and interesting workshop. I had seen the process of making Washi on film but it was so much more meaningful to see it done in person and to be able to create some simple washi projects. The artisan is excellent - very easy to understand, helpful in showing what to do, and supportive of efforts of amateurs. The setting is comfortable and it's in an easy location in downtown Kyoto. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a fun hands-on experience in one of Japan's traditional crafts. The cost is so reasonable (about $30 each) and the whole experience only took about an hour.
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Gill_c
Nov 13, 2024
Great experience - Lovely experience. Well explained and everything provided. We really enjoyed this. Such a relaxing morning.
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Mandyf946
Nov 12, 2024
Perfect. - We were very well received by this passionate couple in their shop and workshop. The course was very pleasant and relaxing. We were able to make our paper, decorate it with beautiful flowers and dried leaves then shape it, either as postcards or lamp:) the couple speaks very good English.
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Virginia_w
Nov 6, 2024
Lovely experience - highly recommend - Wonderful experience in a small studio (seems to hold 4 people max) - learned all about Washi paper making and had fun creating our own papers!
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Adam_b
Nov 5, 2024
A view of how traditional paper making happens - The class was more than what I expected. Not only did we get to make the paper, and lay out flower and leaves on the paper, but we also got a history of how the traditional paper making process is like. The couple who ran the class were super nice, and they explained everything well. I would recommend this class to anyone, especially since you get a nice souvenir you made yourself to take home!
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).