Magnificent Mino: Wear kimono and tour beautiful townscapes famous for Minowashi paper - Minowashi paper activities included
Step into Mino City, the renowned birthplace of the prestigious Minowashi paper, and uncover its 1,300 years of illustrious history, cherished tradition, and art of boundless potential through a series of special Mino-exclusive activities, with a choice between making Minowashi paper the time-tested way or joining a Minowashi paper crafts workshop. With an accompanying guide, stroll through the historic merchant district that once thrived on the trade of Minowashi paper while dressed in a kimono of your choice, completing a look that harks back to the Edo Period. Admire the elaborate udatsu (pillars supporting firewalls) that are considered a rarity throughout Japan. Then, relish a sumptuous meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant. You also have the option of enjoying a tea ceremony in the peaceful and scenic compounds of a Japanese garden.
Recommended points
● Be spoilt for choice and convenience with over 100 different kimono available, as well as articles like innerwear and accessories provided. Stroll through the streets of beautiful udatsu walls, dressed in your chosen kimono.
● Enjoy your pick of either the Minowashi papermaking activity (weekends and public holidays) or Minowashi paper crafts workshop. Your creation is bound to be a wonderful reminder of your time spent on your travels in Gifu. You can also have a break or do some shopping at the cafe.
● Rest and relax at a historical temple overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden in the optional tea ceremony.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/12/1～2027/3/31 (Excluding Tues, Wed, year-end and New Year’s holidays)
- Activity Time
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Place
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Kajiya-cho (Meeting Point)
Kajiya-cho, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. 501-3726
- Number of Participants
- 1 to 4 people
- Reference Price
- ※ Please contact us for further details.
※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- “Banya" Mino Tourist Information Center
- Ending Point
- “Banya" Mino Tourist Information Center
- Meeting Time
- 9:10 / 12:50
- Schedule
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8:20 - (Optional transportation) Pick up from Gifu Station or hotel in Gifu City
9:10 - Getting dressed in a kimono or yukata of your choosing
10:00 - Guided walking tour at the Udatsu Wall Historical District
11:20 - Minowashi papermaking activity or Minowashi paper crafts workshop
13:30 - Kaiseki lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant
14:30 - (Optional) Tea ceremony at a temple with a Japanese garden for about an hour
14:30 - Change of outfits, return kimono or yukata
16:00 - (Optional transportation) Drop-off at Gifu Station or hotel in Gifu City
* This itinerary is an example. Please refer to the schedule below for plans including dinner.
PM Schedule (includes dinner):
12:00 - (Optional transportation) Pick up from Gifu Station or hotel in Gifu City
12:50 - Getting dressed in a kimono or yukata of your choosing at icoi
13:40 - Minowashi papermaking activity or Minowashi paper crafts workshop
15:00 - Guided walking tour at the Udatsu Wall Historical District
16:30 - Change of outfits, return kimono or yukata
17:00 - Dinner at a traditional Japanese restaurant
19:30 - (Optional transportation) Drop-off at Gifu Station or hotel in Gifu City
- Important Information
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● Be spoilt for choice and convenience with over 100 different kimono available, as well as articles like innerwear and accessories provided. Stroll through the streets of beautiful udatsu walls, dressed in your chosen kimono.
● Enjoy your pick of either the Minowashi papermaking activity (weekends and public holidays) or Minowashi paper crafts workshop. Your creation is bound to be a wonderful reminder of your time spent on your travels in Gifu. You can also have a break or do some shopping at the cafe.
● Rest and relax at a historical temple overlooking a peaceful Japanese garden in the optional tea ceremony.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
