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Paper-making experience to make your own original Japanese paper.（Washi）
Washi is an ancient Japanese paper. In particular, the technique of Hosokawa-gami, handmade washi handed down from generation to generation in East Chichibu, has been registered as a national important intangible cultural asset, and its value has been recognized. At Washi no Sato, visitors can experience the history and appeal of washi, which has a tradition of 1,300 years, through the paper-making experience.
There are 5 types of papers that can be made: plain washi, patterned washi, postcards, colored paper, and mini tapestries. You can create your own original work by adding flowers from the garden of Washi no Sato to anything other than plain.
You may be wondering what kind of flowers and plants you should put in the box, but the key is to choose brightly colored ones. If you prepare a variety of sizes, you can create a work of art that is full of life. Once you have a solid image of how you want to place the flowers and plants you will use, it is time to start making paper.
In addition to the hands-on facilities, there is a thatched house that takes you back to the Edo period (1603-1868), so take this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Japanese history and culture. Also, don't miss the store that sells a variety of washi souvenirs!
Washi no Sato
After being taught how to move the screen used for paper-making, the paper-making experience finally starts.
Arrange the flowers and plants you have picked on the scrap paper. This is where you show your taste!
毎回一緒に旅をする友達と長瀞宿泊のため、何か体験したいと検索したら、紙すき体験出来るとのことで訪れました。営業時間確認不足で15時までだったので、１日目は断念。２日目に午前中に再訪し無事に体験できました。
紙すきはすでに溶かしてある和紙の元に型を入れて上げると難しくはありませんでしたが、取ってきた草花を乗せるのが一苦労。立体的にならないよう花を並べていくのですが、バラバラになってうまく乗せられません。ピンセットが欲しかった。白い花は消えてしまうと言われたが、実際どこまで見えなくなるのか、ハガキ、タペストリー、色紙等手本が置いてあると良かったかもしれません。全体的に出来上がった物は満足のいくものになり良い思い出となりました。