Experience Tosa Washi Papermaking in Kochi | Inoue Tesuki Washi Workshop
Experience Tosa Washi Papermaking in Kochi
We live in an age where information is always at our fingertips.
Yet perhaps that is exactly why we so easily lose touch with the feeling of living alongside nature.
At Inoue Handmade Washi Studio, you can discover the charm of Tosa Washi alongside active artisans in a working production space—an experience found nowhere else. We invite you to feel the true essence of Tosa Washi in an authentic studio setting.
We also offer workshops that are popular with visitors to Kochi, including washi lamp making and washi panel art. These experiences are enjoyable for beginners and families alike.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.
The Silent Invention Handed Down Through Time
Turning plants into paper—.
Our ancestors quietly passed down this art through the generations, bringing it to the present day.
Through the process of making washi, you can experience firsthand the wisdom of living in harmony with nature and making the most of its bounty.
Only one paper in the world
Each sheet of handmade washi paper carries its own unique color, texture, and touch.
No two are ever alike — every piece is a one-of-a-kind creation.
These subtle differences are not flaws but the very essence of handmade washi,
where the hands of the artisan and the spirit of nature come together in quiet harmony.
Workshops & Pricing
At Inoue Handcrafted Washi Workshop, you can choose from several Tosa Washi hand-papermaking experiences depending on your time and interests, all using natural materials and the clear waters of the Niyodo River.
We offer a variety of plans—from easy, sightseeing-friendly washi lampshade making, to full-day courses where you can experience the entire papermaking process.
These workshops are perfect for making memories during your visit to Kochi, or as a hands-on learning experience for families.
Please select your preferred plan from the options below.
A Plan to Enjoy Creating Tosa Washi Artwork
(2-Hour Experience Plan)
Master Craftsman-Led Tosa Washi Paper-Making Workshop
(1-Day Experience)
You can easily experience the traditional “Nagashi-zuki” papermaking technique, and then use the washi you made to create either a panel art piece or a lampshade.
This workshop is beginner-friendly and enjoyable for all participants.
※For international guests, an optional interpreter device is available (+¥3,000 / reservation required).
An immersive hands-on experience to learn the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.
With guidance from a skilled washi craftsman, you will experience the process from preparing the natural fibers to hand papermaking,
and discover the traditional techniques and cultural heritage of Tosa Washi.
Course basic content
Time
10:00~12:00 / 13:00〜15:00
9:00~16:00
Price (one person)
10,000 yen
40,000yen
Capacity
1 to 3 people
1 to 3 people
Precautions
Reservation required 10 days in advance
Reservation required 3 days in advance
Basic process of making washi paper
Remove the outer skin
○ (Tour and explanation)
○ (Demonstration)
Boiling of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Refining of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Cracking of raw materials
○ (Tour and explanation)
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Make Japanese paper
(Pour method)
○ (Make 1 sheets of Japanese paper)
○ (Make 2 sheets of Japanese paper)
Make Japanese paper
(Nashizuki method)
Hand-papermake 2 sheets of Tosa Washi
○ (Make 5 sheets of Japanese paper)
Make Japanese paper
(Tame-suki method)
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○ (Make 5 sheets of Japanese paper)
Washi paper drying (boiler)
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Drying Japanese paper (sun)
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Take your work home on the day
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○ (Take all the Japanese paper you made home with you)
Lunch at a popular local restaurant
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