2026 Feb–Apr Open Days Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop | DIY Mino Washi Japanese Craft Experience Tokai (Chubu/Central Japan, near Nagoya)
2026.01.19A Top Tourist Attraction in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture (Japan)! Mino Washi Paper Goods DIY Craft Experience & Cultural Workshop | Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods WorkshopFebruary・March・April 2026 Business Schedule (Open Days)
Hours: 10:00–16:00
※For same-day walk-ins and workshop check-in, please enter by 15:00 (3:00 PM).
TEL 0575-29-3680
Hours: 10:00–16:00
During business hours, hands-on craft experiences are available anytime in-store with on-the-spot registration.
Please feel free to stop by—perfect for a Japan cultural experience and an indoor activity in Gifu!
Inquiries & Reservations (groups of 10+ only)—click here
If you’re visiting the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop,
why not create your own one-of-a-kind Mino Washi souvenir—an unforgettable hands-on Japanese craft experience?
～～Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was founded in 1902.
Bringing the artisan techniques we’ve refined over generations into an easy, fun DIY workshop experience～～
With that passion, the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop by Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. was born.
At the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop,
we sell manufacturer-direct handmade Mino Washi souvenirs.
seasonal decorations, Mino Washi lifestyle goods, and washi-covered ceramic figurines, and more.
Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. original Japanese craft “gacha” capsule toys are also hugely popular!
Highly recommended for group travel and tour programs: school trips, educational fieldwork, Japanese culture experiences for international students, corporate offsites, family trips, couples’ trips, girls’ trips, friend trips,package tours, PTA trips, and large group tours—ideal for tour operators and travel agencies planning Japan itineraries.
A must-visit attraction in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture—how about enjoying a Mino Washi craft workshop and souvenir shopping at the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop?
Your finished piece can be taken home immediately after the workshop—perfect as a Japan travel souvenir!
Even on rainy days or chilly days, enjoy a comfortable indoor space and create freely with plenty of Mino Washi paper. It’s a fun art & cultural activity where you can make an original handmade keepsake.
For reservations of 10 or more, we can accommodate groups even outside business hours. Please ask us!
Contact us for details♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Now accepting group reservations♪
For group bookings of 10 or more,
every guest who joins the workshop receives
10% OFF all in-store items.
With your family, with friends, or as a couple—
in the Udatsu historic streetscape (a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings), inside an Edo-period building with “udatsu” firewalls,
why not try a Mino Washi paper craft experience—one of the best things to do in Mino City, Gifu, Japan?
In the nationally designated historic preservation area “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami,”
using Mino Washi paper, you can make Mino Washi roly-poly dolls “Washi Korokoro”,
as well as washi pen holders, plates, bookmarks, earrings, and clip-on earrings in our DIY workshop.
More than 30 different craft menus to choose from!
Our DIY craft experience is highly rated by domestic and international group tour guests!
Perfect for company trips, educational programs, school excursions, and inbound travel—a great Japan cultural activity for groups.
Up to 50 guests (one charter bus group) can join at the same time^^
For bookings over 50 guests, we can split into a town-walk team (Udatsu streetscape stroll) and a Mino Washi craft team, and run the workshop in rotation.
For details, please contact us!
From mid-January, inside the workshop shop,
sales of Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.’s signature Hina dolls and Boys’ Day (May) dolls will begin!
This year’s Hina dolls and May dolls from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. include brand-new designs!
An even richer lineup than usual—more styles and more colors.
As always, each item is handcrafted one by one with care and attention to detail.
For lucky zodiac ornaments and seasonal good-luck items, choose Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.’s handmade creations!
Please come see them in person at our shop!
Our No.1 at the shop!
The hugely popular “Washi Korokoro” DIY craft experience!
Our best-selling Washi Korokoro series includes over 30 different designs!
By category, you’ll find:
・Zodiac (12 animals) series
・Samurai (Sengoku warlords) series
・Seasonal series
・Animal series and more
You’re sure to find your favorite!
And when you choose the Washi Korokoro experience at our shop,
you can create your very own original piece!
Decorate the kit cutely—great!
Or customize your favorite motif with extra details—also great!
Workshop time: 30–60 minutes and most guests finish their creations within that time.
Come and create a piece that bursts with your imagination^^
Next, our shop staff will introduce some recommended Washi Korokoro designs!
1. Extremely popular with inbound travelers!!
Iconic Japanese motifs—Maneki-neko (lucky cat), ninja, and daruma—are timeless favorites^^
Washi Korokoro DIY Experience: JPY 1,210 (tax included)
2. Crowd favorite! A full lineup of Japan’s Sengoku-era warlords!
In addition to the three great unifiers—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—there are more Washi Korokoro designs^^
Princess Kichō is also waiting for you^^
Washi Korokoro Samurai Series: JPY 1,320 (tax included)
There’s more! Here is the full, popular Washi Korokoro menu list♪
Washi Korokoro Samurai Series & Zodiac (12 Animals) Series 
～Guests who make 2 or more items receive a complimentary clear display case!～
Please place your handmade Washi Korokoro in the clear case and display it at home^^
With beautiful Mino Washi papercuts and die-cut papers you can customize it to your taste and arrange your own design.
We also sell creative add-on sets to make crafting even more fun!
Stencil & Colored Paper Creative Parts Set: JPY 550
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/1142/
With a set of various die-cut papers and beautiful colored papers, you can enjoy making even more original designs!
The papercuts and die-cut papers available at our workshop are fun to use—and you can use plenty of them!!
You can freely use Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.’s original Yuzen washi—made from premium Mino Washi base paper and dyed with Kyoto-style Yuzen dyeing techniques—perfect for creating eye-catching, authentic Japanese craft souvenirs.
This is a special service you can only enjoy at the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop!
Let’s create wonderful handmade keepsakes together!!
Not very crafty, but still want to make an original piece? This is a must-see!!
Washi Korokoro also offers optional kimono dressing upgrades!
So many obi-and-kimono combinations! Your cute Washi Korokoro becomes even more gorgeously Japanese and photo-worthy!
Washi Korokoro Optional Upgrade [1] Optional fee: +JPY 220 (tax included)
Washi Korokoro Optional Upgrade [2] Optional fee: +JPY 110 (tax included)
We tried dressing a Washi Korokoro “Rabbit” in these two kimono options!
Why not ask our shop staff how to do it and give it a try yourself?
It’s not just Washi Korokoro!
Many more hands-on Japanese craft experiences are waiting for you^^
At the workshop, you can choose from 30+ DIY craft activities.
You can enjoy this many experiences—so much to try! ^^
Mino Washi Plate DIY Experience: JPY 1,320 (tax included)
Mino Washi Pen Holder (Glasses Stand) DIY Experience: JPY 1,100 (tax included)
Washi Earrings / Clip-on Earrings DIY Experience: JPY 1,320 (tax included)
Check out our great-value Family Sets here♪
Family Set A: 1 Washi Korokoro + 1 Washi Plate — JPY 2,320 (tax included)
Family Set B: 1 Washi Korokoro + 1 Washi Pen Holder — JPY 2,210 (tax included)
Family Set C: Washi Korokoro + 2 Washi Bookmarks — JPY 1,880 (tax included)
DIY craft experiences are available anytime in-store! Enjoy a hands-on Japanese craft activity while strolling the Udatsu historic streetscape in Mino City.
Inquiries & Reservations:Click here
※Groups of fewer than 10 do not need a reservation—you can join anytime if seats are available. For groups of 10 or more, we will secure seating, so please book in advance.
Take your finished piece home right away—to-go is OK!
A fun and great-value DIY experience for families, spouses, and couples.
Japanese craft-making experiences are available anytime. If seats are open, you can start right away!
Enjoy crafting at home too—our online shop sells DIY craft kits!
With included templates and instructions, it’s easy to make!
The Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop is located right in the heart of Mino City, Gifu—inside the famous Udatsu historic streetscape, a top tourist destination in Japan!
A special historic building within a nationally protected district—an Edo-period house!
Would you like to enjoy a Japanese cultural craft experience with Mino Washi paper goods in an Edo-period house?
“Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop” is
a designated property within the Udatsu historic streetscape—an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings selected by the nation.
In an Edo-period building built in 1760 with the famous “udatsu” firewalls,
we highly recommend our handmade Mino Washi paper goods craft experience!
Enjoy sightseeing in the beautiful townscape, hands-on crafting, and souvenir shopping—all in one place.
Inside the shop is wheelchair-friendly with barrier-free access for peace of mind.
[Google Maps] The Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop is here
1909-3 Honzumicho, Mino City, Gifu, Japan (Udatsu Historic Streetscape)
TEL 0575-29-3680 Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
For car navigation, searching for Juroku Bank (Mino Branch), Mino City Tourism Association, or Former Imai Family Residence works best—they are nearby landmarks.
Please note: the head office phone number 0575-33-0228 is a different location (Head Office: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.), so be careful.
Mino City Tourism Association TEL.0575-35-3660 1959-1 Kajiya-cho, Mino City, Gifu
Former Imai Family Residence TEL.0575-33-0021 1883 Izumi-cho, Mino City, Gifu
Inquiries & Reservations are here ※Groups under 10 do not need a reservation.
For groups of 10 or more, please make a reservation.
How we make Washi Korokoro—watch our videos!
Decorate your hair with the cute Princess Kichō (Lady Nōhime) butterfly accessory.
How to make Washi Korokoro “Kichō” is here ▼
A dignified Nobunaga! The helmet crest—cool and powerful!
Video: How to make Washi Korokoro “Oda Nobunaga” is here ▼
On the TV show “Can I Charge My Phone?”, Degawa and Kumada also made a Washi Korokoro zodiac mouse!
Aired on TV Tokyo on November 23, 2019!
Our workshop shop is designated as a traditional building that is approximately 260 years old.
▲The small roof-like structure on top of the roof is the “udatsu.”
Originally created as a firebreak wall, only a limited number of homes could afford an udatsu, so it became a symbol of wealth and an object of admiration among ordinary people.
Please take a stroll through Mino’s Udatsu historic streetscape, where many udatsu still remain today.
“Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop” is
a designated property within the Udatsu historic streetscape—an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings selected by the nation.
In an Edo-period building built in 1760 with the famous “udatsu” firewalls,
we highly recommend our handmade Mino Washi paper goods craft experience!
Groups, big families, friends, and of course solo travelers—everyone leaves with big smiles and great memories^^
We share guests’ smiles and their finished creations in real time on Instagram—please take a look!
Username: ishikawashigyoshop2016
Also popular for inbound group tours!
For group reservations, we can accommodate you even on non-business days—please contact us!
Since 1902, the craftsmanship of Japanese craft maker Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.
is brought into our hands-on workshop experiences! Plus, enjoy manufacturer-direct shopping for Mino Washi souvenirs and Japanese craft gifts!
Sightseeing in Mino City + a hands-on craft experience! Fun DIY crafting and 600+ types of Japanese craft goods for sale! Certified as a “Shoryudo Monozukuri Meisen” (craftsmanship selection).
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop is available in Japanese、in English、in Chinese、Shop Facebook、instagram
1909-3 Honzumicho, Mino City, Gifu 501-3728, Japan (Udatsu Historic Streetscape) — left side of Juroku Bank (Mino Branch)
Open 10:00–16:00 Closed Mon–Wed ※Groups of 10+ can be accepted outside closed hours with advance reservation.
TEL0575-29-3680、FAX 0575-35-1363、Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Inquiries & Reservations arehere ※Guests under 10 do not need a reservation. Groups of 10+ can be accepted even on closed days.
Founded in 1902, we manufacture 1,600+ types of handcrafted Japanese paper goods!
Head Office: Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. website is here、in English、Head Office Facebook、instagram
All catalogs from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. are here
〒501-3721 2382 Yoshikawa-cho, Mino City, Gifu, Japan
Business hours 08:30–17:30 Closed Sat/Sun/Holidays Email shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
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