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2 Days Immersive Japanese Washi Paper Making in Kochi
2-day immersive professional course to study in depth the traditional techniques of Japanese washi paper making. Hone your skills under the guidance of a 4th generation craftspersons in a washi studio with over 120 years of history. Follow almost all steps of Tosa washi making with a focus on using natural ingredients in an environment-friendly way Connect your own made washi paper with a local cultural activity: a visit to a Shinto shrine to receive its official stamp or a lesson in Japanese origami and enjoy the quiet rural area near one of Japan’s clearest water basins: Niyodo River.
Kochi Private 3 Day Adventure with Accommodation
From the roar of the crashing Pacific coastline, to rugged mountain heights, and to the whispering sounds of rolling crystalline streams, Kōchi Prefecture is a land connected by the beauty of its scenery. And it is a scenery that is easy to get lost in. In fact, it’s better that way. Forest trails that were once the iron train tracks slowly heal amid the mountains while amazingly blue waters rush along and around flagstones and river rocks that catch and reflect in blue intensity of the Kōchi sky. Known as “Niyodo Blue” the almost unreal color reflected by the various streams weaving throughout Kōchi is evidence of this water’s purity. This quality makes it essential to traditional crafts such as “washi” paper making that is preserved in the area or ideal for a small micro-brewery located in the mountains and dedicated to high-quality. This quality of the rolling waters also makes it a perfect sight to see just the way it is.
Make traditional Tosa washi paper using a recycling technique
・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 kakejiku hanging scroll, a paper lamp shade or a paper bag. ・Enjoy the quiet rural area near one of Japan’s clearest water basins: Niyodo River.