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Limited special plan! Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the Japanese paper “Washi”.
Washi (Japanese paper)
Do you know what Japanese yen banknotes are made of? Japanese paper is its material. Even if you accidentally wash the note from your pocket onto your pants, it will definitely stay the same and then you will know how strong it is.
Regardless, Washi paper has long been used for many things around you.
Meinong Old Town This town is registered as a national traditional building preservation area. As mentioned above, houses with stilts can be seen everywhere in the town. All udatsu are designed differently, so look carefully.
Imai Family House The style of this house is very simple. You walk into the back of the house and see through the windows a beautiful garden. There is a "water piano cave" in the garden. Just pour a little water and it will make a cool sound.
Meino Yoshiaki Akari Art Museum On an autumn evening, the "Mino Shimeakiri Art Exhibition" will be held in the old town of Meino. The museum reproduces works displayed at the event and displays works exhibited at past events. It presents a wonderful view.
The experience of seeing craftsmen at work is also unique to this trip! Observe the exquisite skills of Japanese paper craftsmen up close and witness the precision and magnificence of Japanese paper.
The lobby of Mino Washi no Satokan introduces you to the history and technology of Mino Washi, and provides you with demonstrations and experiences. It is the best place to start this trip. In particular, the experience of making Japanese paper is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of what Japanese paper is.
Mino and Paper Akari Art Exhibition "Mino and Paper Akari Art Exhibition" is a collection of approximately 400 light art works made using Mino Washi paper. It illuminates the "Otsu Street" of the Edo period about 400 years ago with soft light. , is a wonderful exhibition. The beautiful lights in the historic streetscape make us feel the tenderness and beauty of beauty and paper.
Oyada Shrine The Oyada Shrine in Mino City has 3,000 mountain red maple trees and the scenery is very beautiful.
This tour will include a quick stop at a shrine, so be sure to take some great photos!
Eel Lunch Seki City in Gifu Prefecture is famous for being the home of tableware, but it’s also famous for being the home of eels.
The reason is that swordsmiths in the past enjoyed eating eel dishes as a source of strength and to entertain guests.
Eat delicious eel and replenish your energy!
Tajimi Mosaic Tile Museum There is a mosaic tile museum in Tajimi Town, Gifu Prefecture, which has the largest ceramic tile production in Japan.
In the museum, you can view tile products and materials collected by volunteers over about 20 years and experience making small items using mosaic tiles.
Make your own original accessory and take it home as a memory!
We have some other limited time Mino Washi tours!
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Special Limited Edition Meino and Paper Tour