Uchiyama Washi (Japanese Paper) Workshop in Iiyama
Iiyama Tesuki-washi Workshop : 飯山手すき和紙体験工房
Japanese Paper Making Using this Distinct Deep-Snow Country Process.
Northern Nagano
Description
‘Washi’ (Japanese traditional paper) is made from wood fiber, making it stronger than today’s more common paper made of wood pulp. And the Uchiyama style of ‘washi’ made in northern Nagano’s Iiyama City is especially durable. See for your self, and experience making some yourself, at the Iiyama Tesuki Washi (Handmade Paper) Taiken Kobo (Activities Workshop), conveniently located steps away from Iiyama Station.
Recommendation
Iiyama's 'washi' tradition called "Uchiyama" is renowned for the strength of the paper. Due to its strength it is commonly used as the paper in shoji screen room dividers. For over three and a half centuries, craftsmen have been taking advantage of Iiyama’s cold winters, heavy snow fall, and clear running water to make Uchiyama-style ‘washi’. You, too, can try your hand at making ‘washi’ and create a postcard, colored paper, bookmark or haiku paper.
Details
15
30 people
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00 from Apr. to Dec., 10:00-16:00 from Jan. to Mar. (Entrance until 30 minutes before closing.)
- Date(s)
- Closed on Mondays (or following Tuesday if Monday falls on a holiday)
- Cost / Price of Admission
- Postcard 210, colored paper 520, bookmark 620 for 12, haiku paper 620 for 3.
- Time Required
- 30 min-1 hour
- Reservations
- Required(Required for Groups of 10+. Contact the Iiyama Tourism Assoc. http://www.iiyama-ouendan.net/en/)
- # of Participants
- 1 - 30
- Foreign Languages
- (Instruction in Japanese with lots of body language.)
- Luggage Storage
- Not Available
Contact
tel : +81(0)269-67-2794fax : +81(0)269-67-2794Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Iiyama Station(JR Hokuriku(Nagano) Shinkansen), Walk north and cross the tracks to Route 97, turn left, and the workshop will be on the left. (1km, 12 min. on foot)
- By Car
- From Toyota-Iiyama IC, Take Route 117 northeast, then Route 97. (8.1km, 22 min.)
- Address
- 1439-1 Iiyama, Iiyama 389-2253
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Nozawa Onsen Sparina : Year-Round Bath House with Onsen Pool
- St. Cousair's Winery & Vineyards : “Country Comfort” Winery and Garden Terrace
- Hokusaikan : Actual Works by Woodblock Print Master Hokusai
- Matsukawa Gorge : Picturesque River Gorge with 3 Waterfalls and 8 Hot Springs Districts
- Zenkoji Temple : The Legendary Temple at the Heart of Nagano City
Accommodation
- Ryokan Shikisai no Yado KANOE : Quiet Japanese-style Hotel in a Pastoral Setting Far from Civilization.
- Hotel Tangram : All-in-One Resort Hotel Offereing Year-Round Enjoyment
- Kawamotoya Ryokan : Modern Japanese-Styled Hotel with Natural Onsen in the Heart of Nozawa Onsen
- Nozawa View Hotel Shimataya : Hotel Overlooking the Nozawa Onsen Village.
- Address Nozawa : Boutique Apartment Hotel Featuring a Stylish Blend of Japanese and Western Design.
Restaurants
- Cafe Satowa : New Style 'Michi-no-Eki' Road Station Serving Breakfast, too.
- Restaurant Kamakura-mura : Winter Fairy Tale-Like Igloo Restaurant.
- Asabano-an : Secluded Sweets Shop Hidden in a Garden by Mystical Kosuge Shrine.
- Chanko Cuisine Tamaya : Reasonably-Priced Healthy "Chanko" Stews.
- Restaurant ST. COUSAIR : European-Style Restaurant Overlooking a Field of Wine Grapes.
Activities
- Metal Engraving with an Iiyama Master Craftsman : Have One of Iiyama’s Master Craftsmen Show How to Engrave Brass.
- Cherish Nagano's Countryside through Mayumi Takahashi's Doll Art : Nagano’s Country Lifestyle as Expressed by Mayumi Takahashi’s Doll Art.
- Uchiyama Washi (Japanese Paper) Making at Kamisukiya (Kijimadaira Village) : Kijimadaira’s Version of Snow-Country Uchiyama Paper Making.
- Sasazushi at Kajika-tei : Try Northern Nagano’s Iconic Sasa-Sushi and Tomikura Soba at the Landmark Kajika-tei.
- Nakano Clay Doll Painting : Paint Your Own Artistic Nakano Clay Doll.
