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The Japan Paper Museum,which was remodelled from the former site of Japan Prince Papermaking Company, is situated next to Asukayama Park. It is the most significant and integrated paper museum in Japan.
Since 1950, the exhibitions in this museum are mainly about the historical developments of western paper technology. They also have abundant records of Japanese traditional Washi paper and writings.
The most distinguished attraction of this museum is being home to the Hyakuman Toudaranikyou and Echisen Washi Paper.
Hyakuman Toudaranikyou, according to the museum, is the earliest printed material in the world.
Echisen Washi paper- made in 1925 in Fukui (a famous town for paper making)-is a piece of paper measuring 5 square meters and weighing 11 kilograms which was the combined work of eight artists
Even today, this magnificent work remains a highly advanced hand-papermaking technology.

Opening hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (No entry after 16:30) Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission : adult ￥300, student ￥150, 20% off for groups (20 or more.) Other special packages available.
Address: Asukayama Kouen, 1-1-3 Kitaku Ouji, Tokyoto 〒114-0002
Phone: 81-3-3916-2320
email：home@papermuseum.jp
Website：http://www.papermuseum.jp