Shimane · Papermaking
Make Izumo Washi at the Abe Eishiro Memorial Hall
Make a sheet of washi in Matsue’s Yakumo district. Pair the hands-on session with the memorial hall to explore the craft of Izumo Mingeishi.
公益財団法人 安部榮四郎記念館 / Abe Eishiro Memorial Hall
What you will do
Choose two postcards or one A4 sheet and try forming the paper.
Time: Duration varies with group size; the operator gives about 45 minutes for around ten participants. Confirm the duration of your session.
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Getting there
Address: 1754 Higashi-Iwasaka, Yakumo-cho, Matsue, Shimane. About twenty minutes by car from JR Matsue Station; plan the return journey too.
島根県松江市八雲町東岩坂1754 / 1754 Higashi-Iwasaka, Yakumo-cho, Matsue, Shimane
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Closed Tuesdays, or the next day if Tuesday is a public holiday, during New Year holidays and exhibition changes. Confirm the exact holiday/changeover dates.
Language: The prefectural listing describes interpretation/translation-device support for English, Simplified Chinese and French. Confirm support for your session in advance.
- No date-specific place or operation has been checked. The current prefectural activity listing covers April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027.
- The prefectural listing accepts bookings from one person. Cancellation charges, drying/collection arrangements, minimum age and wheelchair access to the worktable remain unverified.
- The prefectural deadline says 17:00 the previous day, while the hall closes at 16:30. Call during opening hours by the previous day.
- Official photos are linked for viewing only; no reusable publication image has been selected.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07
Prices & timing
Papermaking ¥600 plus museum admission: adults ¥500, high-school/university students ¥300, elementary/junior-high pupils ¥200. Standard adult total: ¥1,100 (¥600 + ¥500).
Duration varies with group size; the operator gives about 45 minutes for around ten participants. Confirm the duration of your session.
Facility 09:00–16:30; confirm your workshop start time when booking.
Booking & current availability
Reserve by phone at 0852-54-1745 by the previous day. Confirm the start time and a place before arranging transport.
Official sources & photo status
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