Boasting a history of over a thousand years,Tosa Washiis one of Japan’s three most renowned traditional handmade papers.
It is exceptionally thin and soft in texture, yet strong and durable, making it widely used in the restoration of Important Cultural Properties.
Tosa Washi is also celebrated for its beautiful dyeing techniques and the wide variety of colors, thicknesses, and production methods, which highlight its status as a traditional craft.

In our papermaking experience, you can try your hand at creating four postcard-sized sheets of washi while learning about the history and process of this craft. It’s a perfect way to create a memorable souvenir from your visit to Asakusa.

The four postcards you make during the experience are yours to take home.

What is "Washi"?

Tosa Washi, with over a thousand years of history, is one of the three most famous types of Japanese paper. Despite its very thin and soft texture, it is also remarkably durable, widely used in the restoration of important cultural properties. Known for its beautiful dyeing techniques, Tosa Washi comes in a wide variety of colors, thicknesses, and manufacturing methods, making it a prominent traditional craft.

Total Duration

40-70min.

Experience Flow

• ①BriefingAfter changing into samue workwear, our staff will explain today’s process.
• ②Video SessionWatch a short film to learn about the history of washi and its production method.
• ③Sheet FormingCreate four washi postcards yourself—our staff will guide you through the papermaking step.
• ④Press & DryFirst, dehydrate the sheets under strong pressure (pressing), then place them on a drying heater to evaporate moisture (drying).
• ⑤FinishWhen the washi is completely dry, your postcards are ready. You can take them home the same day.