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Japan's classics.
The 3 most popular fukui prefecture tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
See how Echizen knives are made in two real factories—wood handles at Yamaken and blade work at Ryusen Hamono—plus a hands-on step.
“The out if way knife- making area and tour is well worth the side trip from Fukui. Driving to the destination would be the easiest way to arrive but we enjoyed our 35 minutes walk from Oshio train station that led us through rice fields and shorRead more”
Private washi paper making at RYOZO Yanase in Echizen, Fukui: factory tour and a hands-on tapestry-ready paper, 2 hours.
“The guided tour through the village washi-so-sato in Echizen and the various washi paper workshops were wonderful. I learned a lot from my washi teachers and everything was perfectly organised by soe. I will definitely come back and recoRead more”
Private Echizen washi making with factory conversations, Otaki Shrine goshuin, and a take-home sheet of paper in about 3 hours.
“Such an amazing experience, I can't recommend it enough!”
