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Mino Washi no Sato Museum
A center for sharing Mino washi where you can also experience traditional techniques.
Mino washi, made mainly in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, boasts a history and tradition of more than 1,300 years. Mino Washi no Sato Museum serves as a center for passing on its traditional techniques and charm to the future. Its two exhibition rooms introduce the history of Mino washi, papermaking techniques, and the process of how washi is made through a wide range of materials. The museum also regularly hosts unique special exhibitions themed around paper.
The museum also offers papermaking workshops using real tools used by craftspeople. You can make items such as Mino-size sheets and postcards, and a popular course lets you add original patterns to the washi you make yourself. Workshops generally require advance reservations, and fees start from 500 yen per person depending on the course. The shop and showroom also display and sell washi, stationery and interior goods made with washi, and small accessories. Items made with Mino washi, known for its delicate and finely textured feel, are popular not only for personal use but also as souvenirs.
Highlights
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A wide range of materials helps you learn about the history and techniques of Mino washi.
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The popular papermaking workshop requires advance reservations.
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The shop sells a variety of items made with washi.
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Extensive exhibits where you can learn about the history of washi and papermaking techniques
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A papermaking workshop where you can create your own original washi
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The shop lined with items made from Mino washi
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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Re-entry is allowed.
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Is there a smoking area?
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There is none on the premises.
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Are there tourist spots nearby?
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Udatsu no Agaru Townscape 《Approx. 15 minutes by car》, Monet’s Pond (Nameless Pond) 《Approx. 30 minutes by car》.
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Do I need a reservation for the papermaking workshop?
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Advance reservations are generally required, but you can join if there is availability.
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How do I make a reservation for the papermaking workshop?
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Reservations are accepted by phone.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 美濃和紙の里会館
- Postal Code
- 501-3788
- Address
- 1851-3 Warabiu, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture
- Phone
- 0575-34-8111
- Closed on
- Tuesdays (the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29–January 3)
- Hours
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Last admission at 4:30 pm)
- Admission
- Adults 500 yen (group rate: adults 450 yen), elementary and junior high school students 250 yen (group rate: elementary and junior high school students 200 yen)
- Access
- Approx. 15 minutes by car from Mino-shi Station on the Nagaragawa Railway
- Credit Cards
- Accepted only at the shop
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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