Kurotani Washi Kaikan

The 800-year-old tradition of Kurotani washi paper is designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Kyoto Prefecture. The paper has been used in cultural assets such as the paper sliding doors shoji of Nijo Castle, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, as well as sliding screens fusuma of Manshu-in Temple. Visitors to the Kurotani Washi Kaikan can walk into a papermaking studio and a reference room featuring materials on Kurotani washi paper. It is also possible to buy washi paper products and experience papermaking (reservation required).

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Ayabe-shi Kurotanicho Higashidani 3 Map
Area: Kameoka / Nantan Area
Phone: 0773440213
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Monday, Public holiday, Buddhist vacation, New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(3spaces)
※Parking available along the national highway
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available