Established in 1989, this non-profit museum (also known as Washi Kaikan) is dedicated to the preservation of the techniques and skills of Awa washi for future generations as well as the expansion, promotion and introduction of Awa washi to the general public through workshop, demonstrations, exhibitions, lectures,etc.

It was established through support received from the Fuji Paper group and the local, prefectural and national government. It serves as an information and research center and has an extensive collection of books and other information on paper and related matters.
It also collaborates with artists who come to use the facilities to make washi for their individual projects.

General >> ¥300
Student (High School and over) >> ¥200
Student (Junior High and Elementary School) >> ¥150
20% off for a group with more than 20 people.

Showpieces will be shifted in 1 to 2 months bases.

(approximately a size of A4). The fees for this try out are ¥500 for making 3 postcards and ¥500 for making 2 sheets of hanshi size. It normally takes approximately 1 hour. You can create your original sheet by placing your own pressed flowers during the process. Generally the try out area is open during 9AM ~ 12PM and 1PM~4PM unless the area is occupied by a large number of group.

Along with the contents of exhibition, special mini-workshops are occasionally held.