The Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper

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The Hall of Awa Japanese Handmade Paper, just a 15-minute walk from the JR Awa Yamakawa Station, was constructed in May 1989 for the purpose of preserving the traditional craft of Awa Japanese Paper making. Awa Washi is soft Japanese paper made by using indigo dye, an art that has been transmitted for 1,300 years. Opportunities for watching washi-craftsmen working, as well as papermaking workshops are available to the public. Artwork studios are also made available to promote both local and international artists. Two exhibition rooms are open to the public, and available as art galleries.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Pref. Yoshinogawashi Yamakawachoukawahigashi 141 Map
Area: Wakimachi Area
Phone: 0883426120
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]General300yen, Students200yen, Elementary and junior high school students150yen
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(AWAGAMI)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (but not on 2F)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

伝統伎が光る和紙

Reviewed : 2019.08.20

山川町は、和紙産業が有名で阿波和紙の歴史と紙漉体験が学べれる施設なので勉強になり和紙の工程を深く理解する事ができました。＊月曜日が休館日。
大切に保存されている阿波和紙の文化です

Reviewed : 2017.02.01

近くを通ったので廻ってみました。入館料一般300円と書いてましたが、ショップと１Ｆの紙漉き作業見学は無料で、２Ｆ見学と紙漉き体験は有料です。阿波和紙の技術を地元の人たちと大切に保存している様子が見て取れます。
ＪＲ阿波山川駅から徒歩で１５分で到着です！！

Reviewed : 2016.12.22

ＪＲ阿波山川駅から徒歩で１５分で到着です！！約１３００年もの歴史があるといわれる阿波和紙の歴史を学ぶことが出来ました。製造工程を見たり、紙すきの体験などもできましたよ！！