Seal, Paper & Tea: The Art of Japanese Elegance in Yamanashi

You will make washi paper together with artisans in Nishijima, a nearby washi-producing area.

Compared to regular paper, Japanese washi paper has firmer fibers, so the vermilion is less likely to bleed and the print appears vivid.

You can also print photos saved on your phone onto the finished washi paper. Why not try printing out a memorable photo?

The experience of using pure mountain water in a quiet workshop surrounded by the mountains is a relaxing experience.

After the handmade paper-making experience, head to Kamisuki Park and the Seal Museum .

With President Harada as your guide, you can learn about the history and culture of washi paper and seals. (we provide the car for transportation. )

At Kamisuki Park, you can learn about the history of washi paper through hands-on exhibits.
In addition to having lunch, you can also purchase miscellaneous goods and various types of washi paper produced by Nishijima’s washi paper workshop at the souvenir shop.

At the Seal Museum, you can learn about the history of seals that Ichikawa Misato Town has cultivated by looking at documents from that time.

Now it is time to carve your own seal.

This is a special experience where you will be given one-on-one instruction from a skilled seal craftsman and will come into contact with the depths of seals and Kanji characters.

You will choose the letters then the skilled craftsman will inscribe them with a brush, and then carve them by yourself using specialized tools.

To enjoy the finished product, stamp it in vermilion on the Japanese paper you made earlier of the day.

To conclude the experience, we will offer guest the tea ceremony in the Harada Shokodo tea room, enjoying matcha green tea and sweets.

After all the experiences, as a closing special event day,

we offer you tea ceremony in the Japanese tea room.
Please enjoy Japanese hospitality with matcha and Japanese sweets.