All the lights on display are made with washi paper. Each one is delicate, soft, and warm, and the way the light glows is seriously beautiful.
The moment you walk in, it feels quiet and relaxing—and it’s super photogenic too. You can see the fine handcraft details and really feel the beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
It’s not a big place, but it has great quality. If you like art or that artsy/literary vibe, you’ll love it!
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Mino Washi Akari Art Museum
Exhibits works from the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition year-round.
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Mino City has long thrived as a major washi paper-making region. In the heart of the city, the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition is held every year in the nationally designated Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, Udatsu no Agaru Machinami, where glowing objects made from Mino washi are displayed. At the Mino Washi Akari Art Museum, you can enjoy the atmosphere of this event, typically held in fall, all year long.
The museum building was constructed around 1941 as the Mino Town Industrial Hall and is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. On the second floor, in the paid area with dim lighting, past award-winning works that once lit up the event are displayed in neat rows. Since the exhibits focus on prize-winning pieces, another highlight is being able to view high-quality works all in one place.
On the first floor, which is free to enter, there’s a museum shop selling washi products and more. Tourist brochures for Mino are also available, so it’s an easy stop during a stroll around Udatsu no Agaru Machinami.
Highlights
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Enjoy the atmosphere of the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition, held every fall in Mino City, year-round.
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The displays focus on award-winning works, so every piece is high quality.
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The first floor has a museum shop selling washi products and more.
Photos
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Feel like you’ve wandered into the Udatsu streets at night
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A museum housed in a building originally constructed as the Mino Town Industrial Hall. It’s registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
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The grand prize winner from the 15th Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition (exhibits may be rotated)
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes.
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Are there smoking areas?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 美濃和紙あかりアート館
- Postal Code
- 501-3728
- Address
- 1901-3 Honzumicho, Mino, Gifu
- Phone
- 0575-33-3772
- Closed on
- Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
- Hours
- 9:00am–4:30pm (Oct–Mar: 9:00am–4:00pm)
- Admission
- 200 yen (high school students and up)
- Access
- 10 minutes on foot from “Mino-shi” Station (Nagaragawa Railway)
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted (PayPay available when purchasing washi products at the museum shop)
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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