We produce Japanese traditional craft paper "Shuzenji Gami" which is continued for about 1000 years.
We don't only produce the paper but also grow the row material, create some paper items, and hold an experience of paper making.
By all means, please come to our factory and feel the culture.
I'm looking forward to meeting you.

◆Workshop contents
1. History of "Shuzenji Gami"
2. Material field tour
3. Making process of Washi
4. Experience of making Washi
(You can make business card, post card or "Minoban" which size is 475 x 345 mm)

◆Workshop fee / time
1. English program : 10,000 yen/person / 90～120min
>>You can experience above all contents.
>>You can receive transfer service by car in shuzenji area if you are 3 people or less.

◆Notes
We will send your Washi few days later because it takes time to dry the paper.

We accept this workshop reservation from 2 persons.

If you want to do the workshop, please send a message by below "Booking" or Instagram or E-mail in advance.

Opening hours : 10:00 ~ 17:00
We don't have fixed day off.
We are sometimes out of factory because of field work, sales, lunch or something.
If we are out, please send a message by Instagram or E-mail.

The Kamiya Washi Factory connects its history and produces Japanese paper the old-fashioned way.
The origin of this paper is not certain, but one theory is that it has been made since the Heian period (794–1185) and has a history spanning approximately 1,000 years.
In the Edo period (1603–1867), Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of this period, used this paper as the official paper of the Tokugawa shogunate, and it is said that it was famous throughout Japan for its high quality at that time.
Production of this paper was once discontinued due to the arrival of Western paper technology, but it was revived by local volunteers.
The Kamiya Washi Factory was established accordingly.

With the cooperation of local citizens, we cultivate raw materials for the paper while utilizing fallow rice fields.
We consequently use the raw materials to manufacture the paper, developing and selling the products throughout the process.

We also actively promote Japanese paper culture by offering hands-on paper-making experiences and studio tours.

Whether you just want to take a quick tour of the factory or want to learn about Japanese paper from scratch and try your hand at making it, please feel free to stop by.

1302-4 Shuzenji Izu-City Shizuoka Prefecture, 410-2416 (Japan)

TEL (+81) 50-3699-4284
E-mail tactribo5810@gmail.com

Takuto Masdua

Born in Toyama Prefecture.
After graduating from Niigata University graduate school, 

worked for a sports manufacturer in Osaka.

Feeling a sense of discomfort despite a love of soccer job, decided to move into the traditional crafts world.
Currently based at the Kamiya Washi Factory and continuing to take on the challenge of spreading “Shuzenji-Gami” around the world.