UCHIKOGENIC

"Gilded Washi" is a fusion between ”Ozu washi” paper and the traditional French metal foil decoration technique "gilding" and used for wallpapers and store decorations for homes and hotels.

In the clear stream of the Oda River that flows through Uchiko Town, "Ozu washi" is produced using the traditional "sink straining" technique.
This washi is used not only as high-quality washi paper such as calligraphy paper and shoji paper, but also as kite paper for the "Ikazaki Great Kite Battle", a traditional event in Uchiko Town that has lasted for more than 400 years, and is carefully produced by hand by local traditional craftsmen and craftsmen at the Tenjin Paper Factory in the Ikazaki area.

This experience starts from the Japanese paper factory tour to know how the washi is made. Then, under the craftsman guidance, make a large gilded washi tapestry. Take the finished work home and display it in your favorite place to incorporate Washi into your life.

Enjoy the "only one in the world" experience unique to Uchiko Town.


〈Time schedule example〉Morning
9:00 Washi Introduction(10min), Paper Factory Tour (40 min), Gilding Introduction (10 min) = 10:00 Gilded washi tapestry making experience (1hour40 minutes) = 11:40 Shopping time at the gift shop (20 minutes) = 12:00 finish

〈Time schedule example〉Afternoon
13:00 Washi Introduction(10min), Paper Factory Tour (40 min), Gilding Introduction (10min) = 14:00 Gilded washi tapestry making experience (1hour40 minutes) = 15:40 Shopping time at the gift shop (20 minutes) = 16:00 finish


〈What's included〉
- English-speaking guide
- Washi factory tour
- Interaction with a craftsman
- Gilded washi tapestry making experience
- Souvenir of the finished work

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