Local Washi and Paper Craft Cycling Tour in Uchiko Town

Name: Local Washi and Paper Craft Cycling Tour in Uchiko Town
Brand: Viator
Price: 223.56 USD
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4 hr 30 minEnglish, FrenchBook 2 days aheadEhime Prefecture, Japan

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Cycle through a river side road of Uchiko's Washi(Japanese handmade paper) heritage. This immersive washi cycling tour connects you with local artisans while you create one-of-a-kind treasures to take home.

◆ Washi Papermaking & Book Binding at a Local Workshop Work alongside skilled craftspeople to create your own handmade washi sheet. Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—yours alone.

◆ Discover Hidden Origami Vending Machine A quirky vending machine dispensing miniature origami and paper crafts, showcasing how washi culture weaves into everyday life.

◆ Enjoy Kite Museum Explore traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries. Enjoy scenic cycling through Uchiko's historic streetscapes and traditional architecture between stops.

*Local-guided private tour: exclusive to you

Enjoy “Real Japan” at a lovely river side town.

Included

Bicycle rental and helmet
Local English-speaking guide
Take-home items: your handmade washi handbound book
Souvenir origami/paper crafts from vending machine (50 yen worth of Origami art per person)
Kite Museum entry fee
All workshop materials and fees (handmade washi sheet, handbound book supplies)

Not included

Other personal expense

What you'll do

1: JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center
Meet your guide, pick up your bicycle, and receive a brief orientation to Uchiko's washi heritage and the day's route.
10 min
2: Tenjin Sanshi Washi Workshop
Work alongside skilled artisans to create your own handmade washi sheet through the traditional kamisuki (papermaking) process. (Paper making: 20 -30 minutes, Factory tour 20 -30 minutes, while drying papers) Then craft a unique handbound notebook using your paper as the cover—a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.(60 minutes)
2 hoursAdmission included
3: Hidden Origami Vending Machine
Discover Uchiko's quirky hidden gem: a vending machine dispensing miniature origami crafts. You get to buy some of the Origami art from the vending machine. (Origami art are sold from 10 yen to This tour includes the purchase of 50 yen worth of Origami art per person.) If you are lucky, you can meet the Origami artist and make an art with her.
20 min
Ikazaki Kite Museum
1437, Ikazaki Ko, Uchiko-cho, Japan
Explore a delightful collection of traditional Japanese kites (tako) intricately crafted from washi paper. Learn how this durable material has been essential to kite-making for centuries. (Museum entry included)(Weather permitting, kite flying is possible.)
30 minAdmission included
5: JR Uchiko Station or Uchiko Visitor Center
Return your bicycle.
5 min

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

The local guide will meet you the station exit (There is only one exit at Uchiko station).

Uchiko Town Visitor's centre. The local guide will meet you inside the building. It takes about 10 minutes on food from JR Uchiko station, and about 15 minutes from Machinami parking.