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Cycle through Uchiko’s historic streets to make traditional Ozu washi, bind your own notebook, and discover a quirky origami vending machine. This guided half-day tour blends hands-on craft with gentle riding and a visit to the Ikazaki Kite Museum.
Cycle through Uchiko’s historic streets to make traditional Ozu washi, bind your own notebook, and discover a quirky origami vending machine. This guided half-day tour blends hands-on craft with gentle riding and a visit to the Ikazaki Kite Museum.
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Operated by 内子町観光協会 · Uchiko, Ehime
You start the day at Uchiko’s quiet station, sunlight skimming the river and the town’s wooden machiya facades watching like patient hosts.
easy.
4–5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfortable basic cycling ability for short urban and riverside stretches.
No — the route uses calm town streets and riverside paths; basic bike handling and comfort with short rides are sufficient.
Yes, helmets are included with bicycle rental and fitting is done at the start of the tour.
Yes — dried washi sheets and your handbound notebook are safe to pack; bring a rigid folder to prevent bending for long flights.
Workshops and the museum remain open in light rain; heavy weather may affect optional outdoor kite flying—check cancellation policy when booking.
Uchiko flourished in the Edo and Meiji periods through wax and paper trades; its preserved machiya reflect merchant prosperity tied to washi and textile industries.
Local workshops emphasize small-batch, sustainable papermaking using traditional fibers; visitors are encouraged to respect drying racks and avoid littering near the river.
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