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Experience Tour
Guided Tour
Echizen Washi paper Museum
Zip Code915-0232
PrefectureFukui
Address11-12, Imadate-cho, Imadate-gun
Telephone0778-42-0016
FAX0778-42-3260
E-mailwashinosato@toun.imadate.fukui.jp
URLN/A
Section in chargeSales & Marketing Division
Available LanguagesOnly Japanese. Attendance of interpreter is requested.
Prepared for foreigners pamphlet ;English, French, Chinese
Guide Book ;N/A
Video Tape ;N/A
Slide ;N/A
Other ; Display Explanation Panel (English)
Comment Echizen washi paper has a long history dating back around 1,500 years. Along Washi no Sato street you can learn how to make your own washi paper and observe the skillful old-style techniques of papermakers in the Washi Paper Making and Craft Museum. You can also trace the history of Echizen washi simply using paper dolls and picture panels. The museum is also a good place to purchase souvenirs.
AccessTake Fukutetsu Bus in Nantetsu line for Paper Museum or Tonokuchi from JR Takefu station; get off at Paper Museum Mae and 1 min. walk.
Hours9:00 - 16:00
Closed Dec.29 - Jan.3
Admission Fee
Admission Fee Adult 300yen
College Student 300yen
Senior High School Student 300yen
Junior High School Student 100yen
Elementary School Student 100yen
Child (6-year under) free
Group Discount 50 yen for each if the number of a group is more than 15
Other discount -
RestaurantN/A
Facility for disabled personSlope, restroom
Parking Capacity50
Parking Capacity
(for Sightseeing Bus)
10
** Fees and business hours are subject to alteration. Please call the individual facility to confirm before visiting.