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Ozu Washi — Japanese paper-making workshop

小津和紙 手漉き和紙体験

Nihonbashi · near Shin-Nihonbashi (JR) / Mitsukoshimae (Metro)

A historic Nihonbashi washi merchant (founded 1653) whose ground-floor studio runs ~45-minute hand-papermaking sessions. There is also a small free washi gallery upstairs.

Why children love it: Scoop pulp on a bamboo screen and make a real sheet of washi paper to take home.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
0.75h
Opening hours
Workshop sessions Tue–Sat: 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 (Sat until 15:00). Shop 10:00–18:00.
Price
Plain paper 1,000 yen; decorative techniques 1,200 yen; embedded-design 1,500 yen; private hire 6,000 yen per 45-min slot
Booking
Reserve ahead (~3 days)
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok
Confidence
Well-corroborated

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Editor’s note: Book about 3 days ahead via the form; same-day possible if space allows. Cancellation fee applies after 18:00 the day before.