Highly Reviewed Mino Washi Craft Experience in Mino City | A Must-Do Gifu Sightseeing Activity Tokai (Chubu/Central Japan, near Nagoya) | Group Tours Welcome (Reservation Info) |2026.02.13
2026.02.18Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
Shop Newsletter No. 281
Highly Rated Mino Washi Craft Experience in Gifu, Mino City (Japan) — Recommended Sightseeing Stop & Group Tour Acceptance Guide
Thank you as always for reading and supporting us＾＾
[As of February 13, 2026] Google Reviews: 4.9 / 1,131 reviews (and counting)
Your warm feedback gives our staff energy every day. Thank you so much.
Also, our Disney design items currently featured in the shop are almost sold out.
These are limited to just 30 pieces worldwide. There will be no restock, so only the remaining items are available.
And our “World Conquest & Japan Conquest” project is still in progress.
So far, guests from 45 countries have visited us.
In this issue, we’re sharing limited-time product updates and spring travel recommendations for your Japan itinerary.
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Our shop is a hands-on Mino Washi craft experience where you can “touch, choose, and create” with authentic Japanese washi paper.
While discovering the charm and tradition of Mino Washi, you can make one-of-a-kind dolls and Japanese souvenirs to take home.
From the texture of washi to the joy of selecting colors and patterns—and the fun of expressing your own style—this is a five-senses Japanese cultural experience that’s perfect for travelers and group tours.
The workshop is located in the heart of Mino’s historic district, “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami” (the Udatsu townscape).
You can enjoy the experience inside an Edo-period building featuring an “udatsu” from 1760, designated as a protected historic property in a nationally selected Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
From solo travelers to up to 50 guests at the same time (about one tour bus), we can accommodate a wide range of group sizes.
For groups over 50, we recommend splitting into a “Mino City stroll & shopping” group and a “craft experience” group for a smooth schedule.
Couples, friends, families, group travel, company trips, and incentive tours—everyone can share a fun time together.
Experience menus include Washi Korokoro, washi fans (uchiwa), washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more.
You can follow the sample exactly—totally OK.
You can also arrange it intuitively—also OK.
Or you can create it in the style of your favorite vibe or character—also OK.
Why not make a one-and-only souvenir that exists nowhere else in the world?
We offer 30+ kit designs—so you’re sure to find something you’ll want to make.
Please check our opening schedule and come visit us. We look forward to seeing you.
For reservations of 10 or more guests, we can also accommodate you outside business hours.Please ask us!
Contact us for details♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Now accepting group reservations♪
For group reservations of 10 or more,
all participants who join the experience will receive
10% OFF in-store items.
We’ve neatly summarized menus, prices, and group capacity!
“For Travel Agencies: Group Tour Information” PDF is here ↓↓
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
Google Reviews over 1000! ★4.9!
Laugh, create, and finish—check the workshop video!
“Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop Video” is here! → https://ourl.jp/bckKb
Experience menus include:
Washi Korokoro (washi dolls), washi fans (uchiwa), washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more♪
▼ Washi Korokoro craft experience menu ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/82/82_1_file.pdf
You can create it just like the sample—great!
Or follow your own intuition—also great!
Or make it inspired by your favorite character—also great!
Now then! Let’s create your own one-of-a-kind original souvenir!
We have 30+ kit items—you're sure to find a favorite.
Please check our opening schedule before visiting! We can’t wait to welcome you♪
▼ Shop Opening Days (Feb / Mar / Apr) ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2182.html
[Important] Please ask us! We can accept group reservations even on days not listed above!!
▼ Website ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group Reservation Guide ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ Rakuten EC Site ▼
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
◆ This issue’s topics ◆
[Part 1]
・This Week at the Workshop | A Soaring Pegasus & Smiles from Around the World
・This Week’s Featured Items | Hina Doll season is ending soon. Disney stock is running low
・11 Reasons It Fits Perfectly into Group Tours | A Group Tour Integration Guide: Why Travel Agencies Choose Us
・Recommended as a Group Travel Activity | Why this experience is fun even for first-timers
・Guest Works Gallery | Same kit, totally different results!
・Mayu “Mino” Diary | The Olympics and My Snowboarding Memories
[Part 2]
・Our Town Mino City: Summer Outing | Ayu cuisine & clear streams—Mino’s summer trip
・Group Experience Guide | A full walkthrough of the day’s flow
・Access Information | 5 minutes from Mino IC—why it’s easy to build into tour itineraries
・Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. OEM / Corporate | Turn your character into washi
・World Conquest & Japan Conquest Project | Over 45 countries—are you next?
・For a Safe & Comfortable Visit | Support for guests with disabilities too
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This Week at the Workshop | A Soaring Pegasus & Smiles from Around the World
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This week as well, we are welcoming group guests visiting from overseas.
We heard that some tour groups visit us as their very first stop after arriving in Japan.
We are truly happy that you chose our workshop as your first Japan cultural experience.
Everyone has been trying the Washi Korokoro “Zodiac of the Year: Horse.”
The Horse zodiac kit is designed with fewer steps, so even first-time participants can finish smoothly.
At the workshop, you can freely use our Mino Washi Yuzen-dyed paper.
By choosing colors and patterns and arranging the design as you like, each person creates a unique piece—even with the same kit, the expressions turn out completely different.
The most popular arrangement among this group was the “Pegasus.”
We also heard there is a similar expression in Taiwanese language for “Pegasus (Tenma),” and everyone enjoyed making it with familiarity.
Some added just a little glue to the wing base so it flaps when you shake it,
others attached the wings on the sides for a folded-wing look, or added a crown, sword, and wings to create a “battle horse”…
Our staff couldn’t help but be amazed by everyone’s creative ideas.
Tours may be made up of separate family groups, but somehow a sense of togetherness naturally forms, and smiles spread throughout the room.
Would you like to challenge yourself to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece?
▼ See more photos! Here is the Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop website with links to our blog♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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This Week’s Featured Items | Hina Doll season is ending soon. Disney stock is running low
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■ Hina Doll items | Our in-store display will end soon
Right now, our shop features the star of spring—Hina doll items.
However, as these are seasonal products, we will soon remove them from the in-store display.
If you’re interested, please come and see them soon.
We also carry a variety of materials.
・Mino Washi Hina dolls (gentle texture, elegant presence)
・Chirimen Hina dolls (soft and cute, warm Japanese feel)
・Glass Hina dolls (sparkling and gorgeous, great for modern interiors)
Even with the same “Hina dolls,” the look and atmosphere change depending on the material.
So you don’t end up thinking “I should have looked…”—please enjoy finding the one that feels like “This is it!”♪
This year, Hina-related items in the Washi Korokoro series are also very popular.
・Washi Korokoro Hina Dolls: 2,420 yen (tax included)
They’re a cute, compact size and easy to display—very well received.
・Hina Doll Parts Set: 100 yen (tax included)
You can transform your existing Washi Korokoro by adding parts to make it Hina-style.
And here’s a great bonus.
For eligible items, we create a free “name placard” for you.
A special item for seasonal milestones—made with wishes for your child’s growth.
Why not welcome spring this year with Hina dolls from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.?
Our in-store display is scheduled to end soon.
If you’re interested, please visit us soon＾＾
■ Disney items | Limited to 30 pieces, while supplies last (no re-release planned)
Disney items have joined the Washi Korokoro series.
Their round shape pairs perfectly with the gentle feel of Mino Washi, making them a big hit in our shop.
And here is the important notice. This item is:
・Only 30 pieces available (ends when sold out)
・Limited stock sales (no re-release planned)
・We have already received orders, and some characters are already “almost gone”
If you’re thinking “I want one!” please don’t wait.
You can see the actual item in-store and purchase it on the spot.
Perfect as a travel memory or a gift.
Come meet the adorable Mickey and friends in Washi Korokoro form♪
If you’re thinking “I’m curious about Disney and Hina dolls…”
please compare them in person at our shop.
Our staff will be happy to help you find the perfect piece＾＾
▼ Shop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
~~~ Disney introduction text ~~~
A round, roly-poly Mickey Mouse.
The Mino Washi used as the material is a traditional Japanese paper with over 1,300 years of history.
Mickey’s ability to roll over and pop back up again reminds us of his energetic spirit.
The brightness of Mickey Mouse, who has brought smiles across generations, overlaps with the warmth of washi.
This auspicious item is made with the techniques handed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd., founded in 1902.
▼ Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop website♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ More details about Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. are also introduced in the second-half blog♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2236.html
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・11 Reasons It Fits Perfectly into Group Tours | Highlights of Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
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For travel planners and tour operators who create packaged group tours.
“We want to add a highly satisfying activity in just 30–60 minutes between transfers.”
In that case, we recommend Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
Here are the key reasons it’s easy to include in a Mino City sightseeing schedule!
1) Large acceptance capacity!
[Up to 50 guests per session] × 6 sessions = up to [300 guests per day].
Outside the experience time, it’s easy to pair with “Udatsu townscape sightseeing” and visits to “Mino Washi no Sato Kaikan.”
2) Choose the duration to fit your itinerary!
[30 min following the sample] / [45–60 min creative course]—you can adjust based on your schedule.
With a 15-minute turnover preparation after each session, the next group can start smoothly.
3) Finish on the spot → take it home immediately!
No waiting time for drying, etc.—your piece is completed on the spot.
You can depart for the next destination on time.
4) Easy-to-join experience design for everyone
Open to everyone (preschool children can join with a guardian).
Unlimited use of Mino Washi parts—both “follow-the-sample” and “creative” styles are popular. A truly one-of-a-kind craft experience.
5) For travel agencies: R10 rebate available
We offer a rebate program for travel agencies as a group guest referral benefit.
6) Strong shopping value: direct from the manufacturer!
Over 600 types of Japanese goods available for purchase in-store.
In addition, **10% OFF for total purchases of 1,000 yen or more (group benefit)** is also available.
7) Great access: about 5 minutes from Mino IC
About 5 minutes by car from the Mino Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
About a 5-minute walk from the parking area to the shop—simple movement for groups.
8) The venue itself is “sightseeing”
The workshop is inside an [Edo-period house].
Located in the center of a tourist area—your special travel feeling starts the moment you step inside.
9) A “Mino Washi” experience to enjoy Japanese culture with all five senses
Touch, cut, paste, and create—
a program where you can fully enjoy Japan’s traditional industry, Mino Washi.
10) High review ratings provide reassurance!
[As of February 13, 2026] Google Reviews: 4.9 / 1,131 reviews (and counting)
11) Free Wi-Fi available
Convenient for sharing information on-site and posting photos by participants.
If you’re a travel agency thinking “This is exactly what we’ve been looking for!”, please contact us anytime.
Our staff will warmly support your group so everyone can enjoy the experience with confidence.
We look forward to welcoming you^^
▼ Group reservation inquiries (available even outside opening days)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group catalog (50 guests × 6 sessions = 300 guests/day)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ Details of Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop are also in the second-half blog♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2236.html
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4. Recommended for Group Travel Activities | Create a One-of-a-Kind Piece at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
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This is for organizers, planners, and coordinators looking for an activity destination for school events (elementary/junior high/high school), children’s groups, family trips, PTA parent-child trips, company trips, corporate training, sports clubs, senior clubs, NPO/volunteer groups, and cultural experience tours.
“We want children to have an experience they can’t get in everyday school life.”
“We want to make fun memories together.”
In that case, please consider a time where everyone can create, share, and laugh together at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.).
▼ Watch the video: “Fun for everyone” at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop!
[Estimated experience time]
Course following the kit sample: about 30 minutes
Creative course with free arrangement: about 45 to 60 minutes
After the experience, we allow turnover time (about 15 minutes) to prepare for the next group
Eligible participants: preschool age and up (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian)
Because of the high freedom, both “not-so-handy” and “very handy” people can enjoy it with confidence♪
You can choose either “follow the sample” or “creative”—both are OK.
You’re also welcome to look up craft ideas on your smartphone and customize it your way.
Some guests say, “Is it really okay to be this free?”—and yes, it is. Our staff will support the key points carefully.
Your completed piece is finished on the spot and can be taken home immediately.
[Selectable experience menus (examples / tax included)]
[New experiences planned for release in 2026]
■ Washi Korokoro “Summer Creatures” 1,210 yen (tax included) planned
■ Mini photo frame experience 1,210 yen (tax included) planned
We’re currently working at full speed—each person in charge is developing the content so guests can enjoy it even more!
Please look forward to it!!
[Washi Korokoro]
The popular “Washi Korokoro” series offers a rich lineup: animals, lucky charms, zodiac, warlords, seasonal events, and more. Even choosing is part of the fun.
◆ Washi Korokoro: Make Your Own Zodiac 1,210 yen (tax included)
(Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Boar)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/88/288_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Assort 1,210 yen (tax included)
Beckoning cat, ninja, frog, goldfish, kitten, owl, daruma, lion dance, Monchhichi, red oni, kabuto, Kenshi Ichimatsu, Kenshi Uroko, Princess-chan, and more
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/87/287_1_file.png
◆ Washi Korokoro Koinobori (Blue / Red) 1,320 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/87/287_1_file.png
◆ Washi Korokoro Warlord Series 1,320 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Hina Doll craft experience 2,420 yen (tax included)
◆ Parts kit to transform Washi Korokoro into a Hina doll 100 yen (tax included)
With these parts, any kit can transform into a Hina doll＾＾
*Image reference: from Feb/Mar/Apr poster
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/24/324_1_file.pdf
[Mino Washi Paper Goods Experience]
◆ Gold washi bookmark: 770 yen (tax included)
*Image reference: the section below on the website (not shown elsewhere) https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
◆ Pen holder: 1,100 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_903.html
◆ Washi plate: 1,210 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_904.html
◆ Washi earrings: 1,320 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_932_0_0.html
◆ Goshuincho double-sided collage experience: 1,848 yen (tax included)
Currently in production! Announcement coming soon♪
◆ [Value Set]
Family Set A (Korokoro + Washi plate): 2,320 yen (tax included)
Family Set B (Korokoro + Pen holder): 2,210 yen (tax included)
Family Set C (Korokoro + Bookmark): 1,880 yen (tax included)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/90/290_1_file.jpg
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_779.html
Creating together, sharing, and laughing with “That’s a great idea!” makes travel memories even richer.
And since you can take your creation home right away, the memories continue even after you return.
We can guide both groups and individual travelers according to your schedule.
When you’re looking for a hands-on activity destination, please consider Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
We look forward to your reservations and inquiries.
▼ Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Contact the workshop
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Catalog for groups
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ Details of Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop are also in the second-half blog♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2236.html
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・Guest Works Gallery | Even with the same kit, everything turns out different!! Introducing real creations♪
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・Guest Works Gallery | Same kit, totally different! Introducing real creations♪
From Google Maps reviews (with photos), here are this week’s featured works!
☆5 Highly recommended!!! It was so fun to make, and the sense of achievement at completion was amazing!
— From a guest (Google Maps)
With Washi Korokoro, even the same kit turns into a unique result—each person’s style is different.
Please enjoy a time to unleash your creativity too♪
Everyone, please enjoy your own arrangements too♪
▼ Details of Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. workshop are also in the second-half blog♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2236.html
▼ Check our Instagram to see everyone’s creations♪
https://www.instagram.com/ishikawashigyoshop2016/
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・Mayu “Mino” Diary | The Olympics and My Snowboarding Memories
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Recently, I’ve been watching the Olympic snowboarding events closely.
Especially the Big Air competition—it brought back memories of my youth.
That moment when you launch off a huge kicker and land a spin or a grab in the air.
As someone who used to snowboard, I can’t help watching from a technical perspective.
For me, even “jumping” was more like “takeoff + grab” at most.
I practiced trying to cleanly land an Indy grab or a Melancholy, but
honestly, I can’t even imagine the sensation of spinning around in the air like Olympic athletes.
When I asked people who could spin what it feels like, they said things like “You can tell from the scenery” or “Your body remembers,”
which made zero sense to me (lol).
“Bend your knees more,” “pull your body in,” “make a solid pop”—
Even with advice like that, I understood it in my head, but my body couldn’t keep up.
But truly skilled people can adjust their next jump with just one short comment.
Every time I saw that, I felt the difference in training volume and composure.
That’s why when I watch Olympic Big Air,
I imagine not only the flashy tricks, but also the effort and accumulation behind them.
What especially stayed with me this time were the athletes’ comments after the competition.
To be honest, I’ve never stood on such a huge stage, so I can’t truly understand that tension and frustration.
But because I’ve snowboarded before,
I can picture what the athletes mean and what they’re going through.
Like, “Ah, that mistake probably means this,” or
“Conditions must have been tough.”
Timing, snow quality, wind, physical condition—results can change with the slightest difference.
There’s also luck involved, so there are parts you can’t measure only by the result.
One young athlete said, “I understand what the failure means. I want to connect it to the next one,”
and also, “I challenged with the trick I wanted, not a safer one.”
They’re around 20 years old, yet that calmness and determination.
I truly thought it was amazing.
For me too, the accumulation of failures and trial-and-error on the mountain has become confidence when I look back.
Snowboarding is one example for me, but
I’m sure many of you have an experience where you poured passion into something.
Even if the form changes, those times and experiences become something that supports you somewhere, don’t they?
Actually, I already tuned up my board this season and I’m fully ready.
All that’s left is to make time to go ride… but now that’s the hardest part (lol).
If you drive north from Mino, Gifu, you reach snowy mountain areas.
Watching on TV is fun, but the sensation of gliding on snow is something special.
Winter still continues.
While cherishing the excitement of Olympic viewing and my snow mountain memories,
I’d like to enjoy this season＾＾
For inquiries about this newsletter, please contact us here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
That’s the end of Part 1.
Continue in Part 2 below＾＾ Please enjoy reading＾＾
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2274.html