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Sekishu Washi Center

Travel Guide - Sekishu Washi Center

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The skills and techniques for making Sekishu Washi, a type of Japanese paper that has a history of 1,300 years, are taught at this facility, which also sells Washi products and offers hands-on Washi-making workshop. In 2009, Sekishu Banshi paper (a type of Washi) designated as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The world-class Sekishu Washi is popular in various forms, such as traditional Japanese letter paper, postcards, notepaper, and business cards.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 9:00 - 17:00

ClosedClosed

  • Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national holiday)
  • December 28 - January 4

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 5 minutes taxi ride from JR Miho-Misumi Station
  • 20 minutes walk from JR Miho-Misumi Station
  • 10 minutes from JR Miho-Misumi Station by Hyakkoru Bus Loop Line (Clockwise). Get off at Misumi Chuo-koen Bus stop.

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 598, Misumicho Furuichiba, Hamada-shi, Shimane, 699-3225
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