Obara Kabuki began as a local play dedicated to the Shinto shrine during the 18th century.
Two regular performances are held each year, with techniques and traditions actively carried on today.

Experience the traditional Obara washi crafts in this hands-on workshop.
Experts explain how to make the crafts and teach special techniques.

Craft type |
Charge (individual) |
Charge (groups of 10 or more) |
Required time |
---|---|---|---|
Leaf design |
1,000 yen | 900 yen | 80 minuets |
Calligraphic design |
1,200 yen | 1,100 yen | 80 minuets |
Craft type |
Charge (individual) |
Charge (groups of 10 or more) |
Required time |
---|---|---|---|
Fan | 1,200 yen | 1,100 yen | 80 minuets |
Picture design |
2,000 yen | 1,800 yen | 2 hours or more |
Enjoy exhibits of artworks by Tatsukichi Fujii, founder of the Japanese paper arts in Obara, as well as the works expressing the beauty of washi from all parts of Japan.

Type | Charge (individual) |
Charge (group of 20 or more) |
---|---|---|
Adults, high school or university students |
200 yen | 150 yen |
Junior high school and younger |
Free | Free |