Recommended attraction in Mino City, Gifu for your Japan group tours and FIT travel! Hands-on Mino-washi souvenir craft experience – Ishikawa Paper Industries

Mino-washi Craft Experience ShopJune 2025 · July · August Opening Schedule

Opening hours: 10:00 – 16:00

※Please arrive for workshops by 15:00.

TEL 0575-29-3680 E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp

Open daily 10:00 – 16:00

※Workshop reception closes 15:00

Walk-in lessons are always available in-store.

Feel free to visit us!

Contact / Group bookings (10 people or more) click here

New for Summer 2025 ♪

Our summer collection is selling fast in-store!

We have refreshed our product line-up.

Discover the latest Mino-washi gifts from Ishikawa Paper – perfect for inbound tour passengers and luxury incentive trips.

Glass Shōryō-Uma (spirit horse) with natural wood base ¥4,100 / ¥4,510 incl. tax 

S32 Hand-blown Glass Wind Chime ¥1,300 / ¥1,430 incl. tax

Hand-dyed Mino-washi Folding Fan ¥3,500 / ¥3,850 incl. tax

Artisan Bamboo Fan with Yuzen Paper ¥1,560 / ¥1,716 incl. tax

…plus many more exclusive souvenirs!

Kigokoro-ya Tenugui (small pattern) ¥500 / ¥550 incl. tax

Mini Chigiri-e Art Board ¥1,100 / ¥1,210 incl. tax each 

Chigiri-e Art Board ¥2,500 / ¥2,750 incl. tax each

Plenty of other authentic Japanese crafts in stock ^^

Visit our shop to pick up unique travel gifts ＾＾

When you visit the Mino-washi Craft Experience Shop,

why not create your very own original Mino-washi souvenir?

— Established in 1902 — Ishikawa Paper has honed traditional skills for more than a century.

We pour that artisan technique into every workshop experience.

Our passion led to the birth of the Mino-washi Craft Experience Shop.

Inside you can…

buy factory-direct handmade Mino-washi souvenirs,

discover seasonal gifts, lifestyle accessories and washi-coated ceramic dolls,

and try our original Japanese craft capsule-toy machines—always a hit!

Perfect for group tours, school trips, study-abroad programmes, corporate team-building, family vacations, honeymoon itineraries, girls’ getaways and PTA excursions.

Add our hands-on experience and shopping stop to your Japan travel package for unforgettable memories and high customer satisfaction.

Take your creation home straight after the session—ideal as an authentic Japanese gift.

Our comfortable indoor studio means rain-proof and cool in winter, making it a fun all-weather art activity.

Groups of 10 +? We can open outside regular hours—just ask!

Questions? Contact us anytime♪

https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html

Now accepting group reservations♪

Groups of 10 or more enjoy a 10 % in-store discount for every participant.

Special packages for special-needs schools and after-school day-service groups!

Eligible groups receive one free ¥300 capsule-toy spin per person

plus 40 % off on shopping-practice purchases (workshop fee excluded).

Take advantage before the promotion ends—contact us for details.

Top pick for this summer…

Beat the heat with a traditional bamboo uchiwa!

The gentle breeze of natural bamboo will refresh you ♪

Use our original Yuzen-dyed Mino-washi paper, crafted in Kyoto, to design a one-of-a-kind bamboo fan—an engaging cultural activity for inbound group travel and corporate incentive trips.

We also provide animal shapes and cute motifs for extra creativity ^^

Two sisters created double-sided uchiwa with adorable rabbit designs ^^

Washi Uchiwa Workshop ¥1,100 one side / ¥1,320 both sides

Bonus for workshop participants!

Post a review on the designated site and draw a guaranteed-prize lottery ticket.

※ Ask staff for details.

First-timers and guests who are “not crafty” are welcome—our staff will fully support you!

Come as a family, with friends or as a couple

and create Mino-washi crafts inside an Edo-period townhouse featuring historic udatsu in this nationally preserved district.

Would you like to try making authentic washi goods?

Nationally Protected Udatsu-no-Agaru Heritage Zone

Create Mino-washi bobble dolls Washi Koro-koro,

plus washi pen holders, plates, bookmarks, earrings and pierced pendants.

Over 30 different craft menus to choose from!

Our hands-on lessons receive rave reviews from domestic and overseas group tours.

Corporate travel, educational field trips, school excursions and inbound tourism all love the experience.

We can host up to 45 guests at once.

Larger parties? We split into stroll & workshop teams to rotate seamlessly.

Contact us for full details!

No. 1 bestseller!

The wildly popular “Washi Koro-koro” doll-making workshop

Summer-themed frogs and goldfish

are trending right now!

Many other Washi Koro-koro styles are available—come discover your favourite design!

Hands-on time: approx. 30–60 minutes —perfect for busy Japan group itineraries.

Washi Koro-koro workshop ¥1,210 (tax incl.) 

Washi Koro-koro workshop ¥1,320 (tax incl.)

Click here for the full Washi Koro-koro menu ♪ 

Samurai series

and Zodiac series 

 Our craft tables are stocked with

beautiful pre-cut Mino-washi shapes and dies —feel free to customise your creation.  

 Upgrade your experience with our creative parts set!

Stencil & paper parts set ¥550  

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/1142/

Mix and match vibrant papers for totally unique gifts!   

Our huge supply of paper shapes makes crafting fun for all ages!

We use exclusive Kyoto Yuzen-dyed Mino-washi—available only at this workshop.

A special perk for visitors!

Let’s create unforgettable team-building art together!  

Want an even easier, prettier finish?

Add a miniature kimono outfit to your doll!  

Choose endless obi–kimono combinations—your cute Washi Koro-koro will look extra festive!   

Kimono Option ① Option fee +¥220

Kimono Option ② Option fee +¥110

We dressed the “Rabbit” doll with both kimono types—ask staff to try it yourself!

Our team is happy to guide corporate incentive groups, student tours and family travellers.

More than 30 different workshops await you!

Book two or more activities and get a free clear display case.

So many creative options—ideal for custom Japan incentive programmes.

Washi Plate workshop ¥1,100 (tax incl.)

Washi Pen-holder / Glasses-stand workshop ¥1,100 (tax incl.)

Washi Earrings & Piercings workshop ¥1,320 (tax incl.)

Great-value Family Sets available ♪

Family Set A — 1 Koro-koro + 1 Plate ¥2,210 (tax incl.)

Family Set B — 1 Koro-koro + 1 Pen-holder ¥2,210 (tax incl.)

Family Set C — Koro-koro + 2 Bookmarks

Walk-in crafting available all day—drop in while exploring Mino’s historic Udatsu district!

Enquiries / Reservations Click here

Groups under 10 guests—no booking required. For 10 + guests please reserve seats in advance.

Take your masterpiece home immediately —perfect souvenir!

Fun, affordable activities for families, couples and corporate incentive travel planners.

Walk-in slots open whenever seats are free.

Enjoy crafting at home too—order DIY kits from our online store!

Easy-to-follow blueprints included.

https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/和紙ころころ/?sid=391090

Our Mino-washi Craft Shop is located in the heart of the Udatsu-no-Agaru Historic District—Mino City’s top sightseeing area.

A special Edo-period townhouse registered as a cultural property.

Experience Japanese culture in a 260-year-old home.  

Our shop is an officially protected building within the Udatsu-no-Agaru district.

Built in 1760, complete with the original fire-wall “udatsu.”

Join our hands-on Mino-washi workshops for an unforgettable cultural immersion.

Enjoy heritage walking tours, craft experiences and souvenir shopping in one stop.   

Our interior is fully wheelchair-accessible.

[Google Maps] Ishikawa Paper Craft Experience Shop is here
1909-3 Honjū-machi, Mino City, Gifu
TEL 0575-29-3680 E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp

For GPS, search Juroku Bank Mino Branch, Mino Tourist Association or Former Imai Residence (all nearby). Head-office phone 0575-33-0228 is a different site.

Mino Tourist Association TEL 0575-35-3660
Former Imai Residence TEL 0575-33-0021

Enquiries / Reservations Click here Groups under 10—no booking required.

Groups 10 + please reserve.

Watch how Washi Koro-koro dolls are made—video below!

Decorate cute “Kicho” butterflies—see the video ▼

The dashing “Nobunaga” samurai beetle helm—tutorial ▼

Featured on TV Tokyo’s “Can I Charge My EV?”—Degawa & Kumada crafted zodiac mice here!

Aired 23 Nov 2019.

Our building is a 260-year-old designated heritage house.

The small rooftop gable is an “udatsu.” Once a fire-wall, it became a symbol of wealth—few merchants could afford one.

Wander through Mino’s rare street of original udatsu and step back in time.

Ishikawa Paper Craft Experience Shop

is an Edo-era townhouse with udatsu, in a nationally preserved district.

Highly recommended cultural activity for inbound incentive travel, DMCs and tour operators.

Follow us on Instagram for real-time guest photos!

User: ishikawashigyoshop2016

Very popular with inbound group tours!

We can open outside normal hours for groups—contact us!

Since 1902, Ishikawa Paper has produced 1,600 kinds of handmade gifts—factory know-how meets modern travel experiences.

Buy factory-direct Mino-washi souvenirs on site.

Combine Mino sightseeing with 600+ craft products. Certified “Shoryudo Craft Selection.”
Mino-washi Craft Experience Shop, Ishikawa Paper | Japanese | English | 中文 | Facebook | Instagram
〒501-3728 Gifu Pref., Mino City Honjū-machi 1909-3 (next to Juroku Bank)
Open 10:00–16:00; closed Mon–Wed. Groups 10 + can book anytime.
TEL 0575-29-3680 FAX 0575-35-1363 E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp

Contact / Reservation No booking needed for fewer than 10 guests; groups 10 + welcome on holidays too.

Head office website here | English | Facebook | Instagram
All catalogues here
〒501-3721 Gifu Pref., Mino City Yoshikawa-chō 2382
Open 08:30–17:30 (closed weekends & holidays) E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp

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