Here you can learn in detail about the process of making Miyama Washi (traditional Japanese paper). Being able to hear the explanations while observing the process up-close will give you a deep understanding of how paper mulberry is transformed into washi paper.

Address	2527 Oaza Miyama, Shirataka Town, Nishiokitama County, Yamagata Prefecture
Opening hours	Open: 9:00–17:00 Closed: irregular holidays, Year-end/New Year
Fees	Admission is free of charge
Car parking	Free of charge
Barrier-free facilities
Inquiries	TEL：0238-85-3426 HP：http://www.town.shirataka.lg.jp/
Access	Approx. 10 minutes by car from Ayukai Station on the Flower Nagai Line

Recommended points/experiences

〇Hands-on washi paper-making experience: from 800 yen/person (+ postage)
[Inquiries/reservations] 0238-85-3426
*Hands-on experience classes held from April through to December.
*Please book for groups of 5 or more.
*Please make reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance.

Nearby site/facility information

〇Miyama Kobo Tsuchidango
This workshop produces ceramics made with a safflower glaze. Here you can also try your hand at pottery.
・Handwork/painting/electric wheel hands-on experiences (reservations required)
[Inquiries/Reservations] 090-2955-1939

〇Miyama Kannon
Built during the late Muromachi Period (1338–1573), the thatched-roof Kannon-do Hall (designated as a National Important Cultural Property) and the statue of the hidden thousand-armed Kannon dating from the late Heian Period (794–1185) that is enshrined here both provide a sense of Miyama’s ancient history.