Echizen Washi

This is the official site of the Echizen Washi Village.

There are 67 paper mills in Echizen and each mill has its special feature in making washi.

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Echizen Washi has hundreds of type. Diversity is one of the characteristics.

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Legend has it that about 1,500 years ago.....

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Click here for Directions, an Area Map and Information how you can experience making your own handmade paper.

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After the shocking incident 2016.07.27
Still life 2016.07.26
Dancers 2016.07.26
Sketching at the temple 2016.07.25
Sumo on MO washi 2016.07.25

Hope it will survive long 2016.07.28
Bugs in summer ...!2016.07.28
One morning in the rice field 2016.07.25
New wings 2016.07.25
This early morning 2016.07.23

Kami Festival in May

Every year in May we have a special festival for the paper goddess and gods in the village starting in the early 8th century......
Hiking Course

Otaki Shrine is a very scenic spot with many impressive views of the surrounding areas.
Contact Us

Would you like to buy some papers from our village, or, visit and stay for a while? Any questions are welcome !

This is the official site of the Echizen Washi Village. We would like to try to introduce Japanese Paper "Echizen Washi" as an attractive culuture to overseas.

Address

Papyrus House
8-44 Shinzaike-cho, Echizen City, Fukui 915-0232
phone: 0778-42-1363

Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum
9－21－2 Shinzaike-cho, Echizen City, Fukui 915-0232
phone: 0778-43-7800

Paper & Culture Museum
11-12 Shinzaike-cho, Echizen City, Fukui 915-0232
phone: 0778-42-0016
fax : 0778-42-3260
mail : udatsu@echizenwashi.jp

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