What age is this origami Fox Mask (Kitsune) for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of white origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “きつねのおめん” (きつねのお面). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Fox Mask (Kitsune)きつねのおめんFox Mask (Kitsune)

A white fox mask like the ones you see at Japanese festivals. Fold it from white paper and draw red patterns on it.

5 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of white origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下のかどに合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
ひし形が、きつねの顔になります。
下のかどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out at an angle to make the ears.
耳の先が、上のかどより上に出るように。
まん中の上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the middle top corner behind.
耳は折らないように。
左右のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the side corners behind a little.
できあがり！耳の中と、ほそい目のまわりに赤いもようをかいたら、きつねのおめんのできあがり！
Finished! Draw red patterns inside the ears and around the thin eyes. Your fox mask is finished!

Fun fact

きつねは、いなり神社の神さまのおつかいといわれています。おまつりのお店では、きつねのおめんがよく売られています。

In Japan, foxes are said to be messengers of the god of Inari shrines. Fox masks are often sold at festival stalls.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
foxきつね
maskおめん
festivalおまつり
shrine神社

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Fox Mask (Kitsune) for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of white origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “きつねのおめん” (きつねのお面). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.