Art and Craft Center at Obara Paper Art Museum
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Toyota's land of Japanese paper
Obara Japanese paper is a distinct craft of Toyota City's Obara area where dyed plant fibers are used to create illustrations as the paper is being made. The Art and Craft Center at Obara Paper Art Museum showcases the allure of this precious art form. And you yourself can make paper with illustrations, Japanese characters, or leaf and cutout patterns as well as round paper fans and wall hangings. Classes on Obara Japanese paper are also held, giving students an in-depth knowledge on the craft.
Hands-on experiences
Try your hand at making your own paper
Experience making Japanese "washi" paper with illustrations, Japanese characters, or leaf and cutout patterns as well as round paper fans and wall hangings. Staff are there to guide you every step of the way, making it a fun and educational experience for both children and adults.
Notes:
• Some experience details are subject to change. Check the official website (Japanese) for the latest information.
• The prices in parentheses below are for groups of 20 or more.
Paper with Japanese characters
• Price: JPY 1,200 (JPY 1,100)
• Time required: Approx. 1 hr.
Paper with illustrations
• Price: JPY 1,500 (JPY 1,350)
• Time required: 2 hrs. or longer (varies by person)
Round paper fans
• Price: JPY 1,200 (JPY 1,100)
• Time required: Approx. 1 hr. and 20 min.
Round paper fans with illustrations
• Price: JPY 1,500 (JPY 1,350)
• Time required: 2 hrs. or longer (varies by person)
Paper with leaf and cutout patterns (approx. 24 cm×27 cm)
• Price: JPY 1,000 (JPY 900)
• Time required: Approx. 1 hr.
Wall hangings
• Price: JPY 1,400 (JPY 1,250)
• Time required: Varies by piece (sent the following day as drying takes time)
Patternless paper
• Price: JPY 1,000 (JPY 900)
• Time required: Approx. 1 hr.
Mini round lights
• Price: JPY 550 (tax incl.) for hands-on experience / JPY 660 (tax incl.) for purchase only
• Time required: Approx. 30 min.
Basic Information
| Address | 〒470-0562 216-1 Eitaro-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi |
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| Cost | Admission free of charge. Hands-on courses require a fee. Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information. |
| Business hours | 9:00 am–4:30 pm (hands-on courses: 9:00 am–4:00 pm) |
| Phone number | 0565-65-2953 (Art and Craft Center) |
| Parking | Available, free of charge (150 spaces) |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Closed | • Mon (open should Mon coincide with a national holiday with no alternative days closed) • Year-end/New Year holiday (Dec 28–Jan 4) |
| Directions by public transportation | Ride the Meitetsu Mikawa Line to Toyotashi Station or Umetsubo Station, change to the Oiden Bus's Obara–Toyota Line (bound for Kami-Nigi), and ride to Washinofurusato Bus Stop. The facility is near the bus stop. |
| Directions by car | Approx. 20 min. from Route 349 and 419, in turn reachable from Sanage Interchange on Sanage Green Road. |
| Related links |
Obara Tourism Association spot page
Obara Tourism Association website |
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