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Paper Town Museum

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Butsuden Castle atop Shiroyama hill: sweeping views of the Hiuchi-nada Sea and the paper town from the keep

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 105 min here

About 45 min to the next stop

Next stop: Get moving on the lawn area with its 100 m loop and the bouncy dome

About this spot

Shikokuchuo City is one of Japan's leading paper-producing areas, and the Paper Town Museum introduces its history and techniques. Displays follow the process from raw material to a single sheet of paper, alongside tools used in the past, and everyday items such as tissues and paper products suddenly connect to where they come from. On some days you can try hand-scooping washi, and shaking the bamboo screen in a vat of water is an unforgettable experience for a child. The air-conditioned interior also makes it a reliable refuge during the hottest hours. The chimneys you saw from the castle in the morning take on real meaning here, and that connection is the aim of this course.

Tips

The dates, reception times and fees for the hand-scooping experience may change, so please inquire in advance to confirm. Please view the exhibits quietly. There are restaurants in the surrounding town center, so finishing lunch before or after your visit leaves the afternoon relaxed.