Gifu · Papermaking
Kozo Papermaking at Mino Washi Museum
Feel the transformation from raw fiber into a sheet, then see how paper is used in the museum displays.
美濃和紙の里会館
AI concept inspired by forming a wet layer of paper fibers. Not a photograph of Mino Washi Museum, its tools or a real sheet. It does not reproduce exact equipment or demonstrate a specific technique; materials and results are not guaranteed. Generated 6 November 2026 (UTC; not a capture date).
Generated (UTC): 2026-11-06
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What you will do
Use papermaking tools and 100% kozo fiber to make a Mino-sized sheet or patterned paper.
Time: A 30-minute activity slot. Enter the museum at least 10 minutes before the start.
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Getting there
From Mino-shi Station on the Nagaragawa Railway, use the pre-booked shared taxi Noriai-kun, taking about 20 minutes. It may carry other passengers, so allow extra time. The operator and city explicitly allow visitors to book; it is not a walk-on station bus.
岐阜県美濃市蕨生1851-3
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Before you choose a date
Closures: Tuesdays, or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday; days after public holidays; December 29–January 3.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: The website has a translation function; languages spoken during the class have not been verified.
- Mino-sheet and rakusui options require a height of at least 100 cm; postcards are for elementary-school age and above.
- Reserve both the activity and the shared-taxi journeys; confirm pickup times and fares.
- The all-day artisan course is suspended from mid-September through year-end, so this listing covers the basic 30-minute activity only.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-06
Prices & timing
Basic Mino sheet, maple-patterned rakusui paper, rakusui paper or postcard course: ¥500 each. Museum admission is extra: adults ¥500; elementary/junior high students ¥250.
A 30-minute activity slot. Enter the museum at least 10 minutes before the start.
09:00–17:00, last museum admission 16:30. There are 11 basic-course starts between 09:10 and 16:20, but the postcard course is not available in the final 16:20 slot.
Booking & current availability
Individuals should reserve; same-day spaces may be available. Groups must book in advance. Bring a small hand towel.
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