Okayama Tsuyama Washi-Making Experience with Optional Calligraphy

30 minutesJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadOkayama Prefecture, Japan

From

$22

Exclusive Washi Craft & Calligraphy in Tsuyama, Okayama

Booking is required at least 1 week in advance. Experience traditional craftsmanship and personalized Japanese art.

Make Yokono Washi: Handcraft traditional paper at historic Kamida Studio with guidance from an artisan. Choose from standard or large-format paper-making options.

Bespoke Art by Kei: With a calligraphy option, internationally acclaimed artist Kei will brush your name, a meaningful Kanji, motto, or life philosophy onto the Washi, creating a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Worldwide Shipping: Your finished Washi or artwork will be carefully packed and shipped to your home. Shipping fees are paid separately at the studio.

Included

Custom calligraphy (selected options only; 1–2 characters)
Guided lecture on traditional handmade Washi making
Washi-making materials (Paper size varies depending on the selected plan)

Not included

If shipping the finished artwork, please pay actual costs on-site (varies by country).
Shipping paid on-site: Asia ¥3,400–4,550; Europe/Oceania ¥6,700+; USA ¥7,900+.

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What you'll do

Experience traditional Yokono Washi paper-making at Kamida Studio in Tsuyama, Okayama
Learn from an artisan and create authentic Japanese paper. Choose from these options: Washi Paper-Making Only Create a 36 × 53 cm (14.2 × 20.9 in) sheet. Large-Format Washi Paper-Making Create a 62.5 × 137 cm (24.6 × 53.9 in) sheet. Washi with Calligraphy Artwork Calligraphy artist Kei will brush your chosen name, Kanji, motto, or meaningful words onto the Washi, creating a unique artwork. Available sizes: Postcard: 10 × 14.8 cm (3.9 × 5.8 in) Standard: 24 × 27.5 cm (9.4 × 10.8 in) Large: 36 × 53 cm (14.2 × 20.9 in) Extra Large: 54 × 98 cm (21.3 × 38.6 in) Your Washi must be dried and finished after the experience and cannot be taken home that day. For a calligraphy plan, it will be sent to Kei’s atelier before being shipped to you. Standard artwork takes about two weeks. Large and Extra-Large artwork takes two weeks to one month. Shipping is required for all plans and is not included in the tour price. Please pay the fee at the studio. Domestic and international shipping are available.