Uritsu Craft Museum

Overview

Discover the Uritsu Craft Museum in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, a unique cultural experience showcasing the traditional art of Japanese papermaking. Housed in a relocated and renovated former Nishino family home, originally a papermaking business, the museum features a distinctive architectural style. See demonstrations of traditional papermaking techniques and learn about the history and significance of washi paper. A visit here offers insight into the craftsmanship behind Japanese paper and its cultural importance. The museum is accessible with a joint ticket available with the Paper Culture Museum.

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