Handmade Washi Experience Studio
Reservation
Please make your reservation at least 3 days in advance of your desired date.
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If you have any other questions about our studio, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Notice
Limited Papermaking Sessions Available via JR Central EX
A limited number of papermaking sessions at the Ozu Washi Papermaking Workshop
can now be booked through the JR Central “EX Service” website.
Guests who reserve through the “EX Travel” page will receive a small handmade
Yuzen paper bookmark as a gift.
Available dates (15:00–15:45):
Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25 (Fridays), 2026
You may choose from several workshop types, including Basic Washi Papermaking,
Lace Washi, Watermark Washi, and Falling-Pattern Washi.
▼ Click here to view details and make a reservation
*A free “Smart EX” membership is required to book.
Regular Experience
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Duration: approx. 45 min Capacity: up to 4 participants Paper size: A4 After a brief explanation of the process, each participant will make one sheet of washi. We warmly welcome individuals, so please feel free to join on your own. For groups of fewer than 4 participants, the session may be shared with other guests. |
| Duration: approx. 45 min / Capacity: up to 4 participants Paper size: A4 After a brief explanation of the process, each participant will make one sheet of washi. We warmly welcome individuals, so please feel free to join on your own. For groups of fewer than 4 participants, the session may be shared with other guests. |
| Monday |
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| Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) |
| Tuesday - Saturday |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
| 11:30 - 12:15 |
| 14:00 - 14:45 |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
| Sunday/New Year holidays |
| OZU WASHI Closed |
| Monday | Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) | ||||
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| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:30 - 11:15 | 11:30 - 12:15 | 14:00 - 14:45 | 15:00 - 15:45 | |
| Sunday/New Year holidays | OZU WASHI Closed | ||||
| "Japanese Washi Paper (plain)" Experience
¥1,000 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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| "Japanese Washi Paper (plain)" Experience
¥1,000 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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This workshop covers the basic techniques of creating a piece of paper by using the authentic Japanese sugeta (molds/tools) with the material of Kozo (paper material).
| Rakusui-Shi / Sukashi Washi / Lace Washi Experience
¥1,200 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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| Rakusui-Shi / Sukashi Washi / Lace Washi Experience
¥1,200 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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Rakusui-Shi: RAKUSUI, or “water dropping” in English, is a traditional washi-making technique that allows us to make washi with different patterns by dropping water from above spraying water with a shower.
We can also use a mold made of water-repellent material with a smooth surface, to create patterns.
Lace Washi: We will use the specially made molds designed by a Japanese Washi artist Tomomi Tamura. Please choose one from the three designs: 1. Circus Elephant 2. “OZ” patterns 3. Dogs and Cats.
| "Design Washi" Experience
¥1,500 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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| "Design Washi" Experience
¥1,500 (incl. tax) / per sheet |
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| Monday |
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| Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) |
| Tuesday - Saturday |
| - |
| 11:30 - 12:15 |
| - |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
| Sunday/New Year holidays |
| OZU WASHI Closed |
| Monday | Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) | ||||
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| Tuesday - Saturday | - | 11:30 - 12:15 | - | 15:00 - 15:45 | |
| Sunday/New Year holidays | OZU WASHI Closed | ||||
You can draw patterns freely on an A4 washi paper using the materials we have in our studio: colored washi paper, Yuzen washi (patterned paper), Tengu-joshi (thin paper), pressed flowers, colored Kozo fibers, and gold/silver leaves. You can also combine different colored washi and/or colored Kozo fibers. You can also bring in your own materials or motifs.
Note: when you bring in your own materials, please choose thin, flat, non-water-repellent materials to finish your paper nicely.
Private Lessons
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Duration: 45 min per session Capacity: up to 4 participants ¥6,000 (incl. tax) / per session |
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Duration: 45 min per session / Capacity: up to 4 participants ¥6,000 (incl. tax) / per session |
| Monday |
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| Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) |
| Tuesday - Saturday |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
| 11:30 - 12:15 |
| 14:00 - 14:45 |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
| Sunday/New Year holidays |
| OZU WASHI Closed |
| Monday | Studio Closed (If Monday is a holiday, we will closed the next day.) | ||||
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| Tuesday - Saturday | 10:30 - 11:15 | 11:30 - 12:15 | 14:00 - 14:45 | 15:00 - 15:45 | |
| Sunday/New Year holidays | OZU WASHI Closed | ||||
You are welcome to use the studio’s tools and materials. Including drying time, you may create multiple sheets within the reserved session.
Please book the number of time slots you need. This experience can also be reserved as a private session if you prefer not to share.
(We have A4 size (210×297 mm), A3 size (297×420 mm), business card size, postcard size, and shikishi size (242×333 mm), etc.)
Request to Visiters
Please help us to make a visit to the shop an enjoyable experience for all.
< Cancellation >
Cancellation is not available on the day of your reservation. We may have to charge you 100 percent of session fee. Please contact us as early as possible if you are not able to attend the workshop, so that others can make a reservation.
< Language >
Intermediate or elementary level English speaking staff will be waiting on the day. However, our papermaking experience is mostly carried out in Japanese. If fluency is necessary, we recommend arranging an interpreter on your end.
< Photography or video recording >
Photos and filming are welcome in the Handmade Washi Experience Studio. However photos and filming are not allowed in galleries due to copyright restrictions. Please ask for staff advice if you are uncertain or for any exceptions.
Details of photography and video recording prohibited areas are as follows.
1. All areas and exhibitions with a prohibition sign
2. Videos, images which are projecting, screening and Artworks in the museum property
