Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
Workshop Newsletter No. 283
[Gifu / Mino City Travel] Mino Washi Hands-on Experience in the Udatsu Historic Streets | Disney Washi Korokoro Nearly Sold Out (Great Stop for Japan Group Tours)
Thank you as always for reading!
[As of March 2, 2026] Google Reviews: 5.0 / 1,206 reviews (and counting)
*At last… our review rating has reached 5.0 (celebration!)
Did you watch the Olympic snowboarding events? Big Air and Slopestyle were truly incredible!
The more I watched, the more my “I want to go ride” feeling grew—so I finally made some progress on my gear.
Right during a special campaign, I picked up the boots I’d been wanting at a great price.
Then someone told me, “It’s fun to compare boards at a demo event,” so I signed up… but right before the date I came down with a cold (sigh).
Even with the gear ready, I’ve only gone once this season. Spring is coming, and the slopes are starting to get crowded.
“Ah, I want that refreshing escape one more time…”—my mind is already sliding ahead of me!
Now, this week’s workshop highlights are packed with top recommended experiences for Mino City sightseeing—perfect for Japan travel itineraries and group tour planning.
Disney Washi Korokoro is almost sold out, we’re previewing new Korokoro items for Golden Week (GW), and our Boys’ Day displays are fully stocked too!
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Our shop is a hands-on studio where you can enjoy Mino Washi by “touching, choosing, and creating.”
While experiencing the charm and tradition of Mino Washi, you can make one-of-a-kind dolls and Japanese souvenirs (wagashi-style crafts, paper goods, and more) that are truly unique in the world.
From the gentle texture of washi paper, the fun of choosing colors and patterns, to the joy of shaping your own creativity—this is a sensory Japanese culture experience ideal for Japan inbound travel, cultural tours, and Japan group tours.
Our workshop is located in the heart of Mino, inside the historic “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami” district—one of the best places for Mino City sightseeing in Gifu Prefecture.
You can craft inside an Edo-period building with an “udatsu” from 1760, a designated property within a nationally selected Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings—an experience that’s sightseeing in itself.
We can accommodate from solo travelers up to a maximum of 50 guests at the same time (about one tour bus).
For groups larger than 50, we recommend splitting into a “Mino town walk & shopping” team and an “experience” team for a smooth schedule—perfect for tour operators and travel agencies designing efficient itineraries.
Couples, friends, families, group tours, educational trips, and company trips (incentives/MICE)—everyone can share a fun moment together.
Experience menus include Washi Korokoro, washi uchiwa fans, washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more.
You can follow the sample exactly—totally fine.
You can also arrange it with your own intuition—also fine.
Or you can create it in the style of your favorite vibe or character—absolutely welcome.
Why not make your own one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan?
We offer 30+ kit designs—surely you’ll find something you “want to make.”
Please check our business calendar and come visit. We look forward to welcoming you.
For reservations of 10 guests or more, we can accommodate even outside regular business hours.Please consult us!
For details, please contact us!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Now accepting group reservations!
For group bookings of 10 guests or more,
all participants who join the experience will receive
10% off store items.
We’ve neatly summarized our workshop menus, prices, and group capacity!
Google Reviews over 1000! ★4.9!
Laugh, create, and finish—check the workshop in a video!
Our experience menus include:
Washi Korokoro (roly-poly washi dolls), washi uchiwa fans, washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen holders, washi bookmarks, and more!
▼ Washi Korokoro DIY Experience Menu ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/82/82_1_file.pdf
You can make it exactly like the sample—great!
You can follow your own intuition—also great!
You can even create it inspired by your favorite character—absolutely!
Now then—let’s make your one-and-only original souvenir from Japan!
We have 30+ kit options—you're sure to find a favorite.
Please check our business calendar before visiting. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
▼ Shop schedule for February / March / April ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2182.html
[Important] Please consult us! We can accept group reservations even on days outside the above business calendar!
▼ 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 e-commerce site ▼
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
◆ This week’s topics ◆
[Part 1]
• This week’s workshop news: New Golden Week (GW) items coming soon!
• Featured items: Our Boys’ Day collection is fully stocked! Disney items are almost sold out.
• 11 reasons it’s easy to include in group tours: Group Tour Integration Guide - why travel agencies choose us
• Recommended for group travel: Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop - menus, pricing, and time required (tour planning summary)
• Customer gallery: Same kit, totally different results! See real creations made by guests.
• Mayu “Mino” Diary: My daughter, born on Hinamatsuri
[Part 2]
• Our hometown Mino City - summer outing ideas: A Mino summer trip enjoying ayu cuisine and clear rivers
• Group experience guide: How it works on the day - we show you everything
• Access guide: Only 5 minutes from Mino IC - why it’s easy to build into itineraries
• Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. OEM for corporate clients: Turn your character into washi
• World & Japan “conquest” project: 45 countries and counting—will your country be next?
•安心サポート案内｜障がいのあるお客様もご一緒に
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This week’s workshop update: New Golden Week (GW) items coming soon!
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We are currently developing new products for a Golden Week (GW) release.
New Washi Korokoro “summer animals” are almost ready—both finished products and DIY kits will be completed very soon.
Just look at this cuteness.
Our sales team member Yamashita handled the design from scratch for the first time.
Not only the product styling, but also the kit instructions are carefully written to be easy for first-timers—great for tour groups, families, and educational travel too.
A new trio is joining the Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Washi Korokoro series:
“Penguin,” “Polar Bear,” and “Whale Shark.”
Please come make them at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop—an easy-to-schedule Japan cultural activity for group tour itineraries.
Sales start from Golden Week (GW).
These items are not yet on sale, so please check the start date before visiting. We look forward to welcoming you.
▼ See the images! Our workshop website with blog links is here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
Tours are gatherings of individual families, yet somehow a sense of unity is created—and smiles naturally spread throughout the venue.
Why not challenge yourself to create a one-of-a-kind piece too?
▼ See the images! Our workshop website with blog links is here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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Featured items: Boys’ Day collection is ready! Disney stock is running low.
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■ Boys’ Day items lined up in the shop! Hariko, chirimen, and Mino Washi products—how about bringing one to your home?
At Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop, we’ve switched from Hina dolls to a full lineup of Boys’ Day items.
This season’s highlight is, without a doubt, this “kabuto” (samurai helmet)!
A chirimen kabuto display with a gentle light-blue tone that feels calming and warm.
Our products use generous amounts of chirimen fabric and washi paper—lightweight, durable, and long-lasting.
They’re also sized to fit modern homes—easy to display and easy to take home as a Japan travel souvenir.
We also have new hariko items and the “May Tiger.”
Displaying a hariko tiger in May is a traditional lucky charm wishing for boys’ healthy growth and strength.
The tiger symbolizes “strength,” “protection from misfortune,” and “safe growth,”
carrying the wish: “May you grow strong and safely.”
Please come see the real items at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
■ Disney items: Limited to 30 pieces / while supplies last (no restock planned)
Disney items have joined the Washi Korokoro series.
Their cute round shape pairs perfectly with the gentle texture of Mino Washi—and they’re very popular in-store.
And here is the important notice. This item is:
• Limited to only 30 pieces (ends when sold out)
• While supplies last (no restock planned)
• Orders have already come in, and some characters are already “nearly sold out”
If you’re thinking, “I want this!” please come early.
You can see the actual item in-store and purchase it on the spot.
Perfect for travel memories or gifts.
Come meet the adorable Mickey and friends turned into Washi Korokoro!
If you’re also curious about “Disney and Hina dolls,”
please compare the real items in-store.
Our staff will help you choose the perfect piece.
▼ Shop website is here
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
~~~ Disney introduction text ~~~
A cute, round Mickey Mouse.
The Mino Washi used is a traditional Japanese washi paper with over 1,300 years of history.
The way it rolls and stands back up again and again evokes Mickey’s cheerful “never-give-up” energy.
Mickey’s brightness—bringing smiles across generations—overlaps beautifully with the warmth of washi.
Crafted with techniques handed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. since 1902, this is a celebratory item full of good fortune.
▼ Ishikawa workshop website is here
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ More details about Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. are also introduced in the “Part 2” blog
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• 11 reasons it’s easy to include in group tours: Highlights of Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
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To planners designing packaged tours and group itineraries at travel agencies and tour operators:
“We want a high-satisfaction experience spot that fits into 30–60 minutes between transfers.”
In that case, we recommend Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop—an easy-to-schedule cultural stop for Japan group tours in Gifu / Mino City.
Here are key reasons why it’s easy to include in Mino City sightseeing and Japan travel itineraries!
1) Large capacity!
[Up to 50 guests per session] × 6 sessions = up to [300 guests per day].
Outside the experience time, it’s easy to combine with “Udatsu historic streets sightseeing” or “Mino Washi Village Hall visit,” thanks to our central location.
2) Flexible duration options!
Choose [30 minutes following the sample] or [45–60 minutes creative course]—adjustable to your itinerary.
With a 15-minute changeover after each session, the next group can start smoothly—great for tour flow.
3) Finished on the spot → take it home immediately!
No waiting time for drying—your piece is completed during the session.
Groups can depart for the next destination on time.
4) Designed so anyone can join easily
Anyone can participate (preschool children can join with a guardian).
Unlimited use of Mino Washi parts—both “sample-style” and “creative” are very popular. It’s a one-of-a-kind craft experience.
5) For travel agencies: R10 return program available
We offer an incentive/return system for travel agencies as a group referral benefit. Please ask us for details.
6) Strong shopping options: direct from the maker!
Over 600 Japanese goods sold in-store.
Plus, **10% OFF for group benefit when total shopping exceeds JPY 1,000**.
7) Excellent access: about 5 minutes from Mino IC
About 5 minutes by car from Mino Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
About a 5-minute walk from parking to the shop—simple movement for groups.
8) The venue itself is a sightseeing highlight
Our workshop is inside an Edo-period house.
Located in the center of a tourist area, the moment you step inside, the “special travel feeling” begins.
9) A “Mino Washi” experience that engages all five senses
Touch, cut, and paste—
a program that lets you fully enjoy Japan’s traditional industry, Mino Washi.
10) High-rated reviews for安心 (peace of mind)!
[As of March 2, 2026] Google Reviews: 5.0 / 1,206 reviews (and counting)
11) Free Wi-Fi available
Convenient for on-site coordination and for guests to post photos during the tour.
If you’re a travel agency thinking, “This is exactly what we were looking for,” please reach out.
Our staff will warmly guide your group so everyone can enjoy with confidence.
We look forward to welcoming you!
▼ Group booking consultation (available even outside business days)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group booking guide (50 guests × 6 sessions = 300 guests/day)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ More detailed workshop info is also available in the “Part 2” blog
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4. Recommended as a hands-on stop for group travel: 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 spot for: elementary/junior high/high school events, kids’ clubs, family trips, PTA trips, company trips, corporate trainings, sports clubs, senior clubs, NPO/volunteer groups, and cultural experience tours—especially those building Japan itineraries and Japan group tours for international travelers.
“We want to give children an experience they can’t do in everyday school life.”
“We want to make fun memories together.”
In those moments, please consider a time where everyone can create, show, and laugh together at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.).
▼ See how much fun it is in a video!
https://ourl.jp/bckKb
[Estimated time required]
Follow-the-sample course: approx. 30 minutes
Creative arrangement course: approx. 45 to 60 minutes
After each session, we take a changeover time (approx. 15 minutes) to prepare for the next group
Eligible: preschool age and above (preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian)
Because the program is flexible, both “not-so-handy” and “very handy” guests can enjoy comfortably.
You can do it “like the sample” or “creative.”
You’re also welcome to look up craft ideas on your phone and arrange it in your own style.
Some guests even say, “Is it really okay to be this free?”—but our staff will guide you through the key points.
Your finished piece is completed on the spot and can be taken home right away.
[Selectable experience menus (examples / tax included)]
[New experiences planned for release in 2026]
■ Washi Korokoro “Summer Creatures” JPY 1,210 (tax incl.) planned
■ Mini photo frame experience JPY 1,210 (tax incl.) planned
We’re currently creating new experience content at full speed so guests can enjoy even more.
Please look forward to it!
[Washi Korokoro]
The popular Washi Korokoro series has a rich lineup: animals, lucky charms, zodiac signs, samurai warlords, seasonal events, and more. Even choosing is part of the fun.
◆ Washi Korokoro: Make “My Zodiac” JPY 1,210 (tax incl.)
(Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Boar)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/88/288_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Assort JPY 1,210 (tax incl.)
Maneki Neko, Ninja, Frog, Goldfish, Kitten, Owl, Daruma, Shishimai, Monchhichi, Red Oni, Kabuto, Kenshi Ichimatsu, Kenshi Uroko, Hime-chan, and more
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◆ Washi Korokoro Koinobori (Blue / Red) JPY 1,320 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/87/287_1_file.png
◆ Washi Korokoro Samurai Warlords Series JPY 1,320 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Hina Dolls DIY Experience JPY 2,420 (tax incl.)
◆ Parts kit to transform any Washi Korokoro into Hina dolls JPY 100 (tax incl.)
With this parts set, any kit can transform into Hina dolls!
*Image reference: Feb–Apr poster
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/24/324_1_file.pdf
[Mino Washi Craft Experience]
◆ Gold washi bookmark JPY 770 (tax incl.)
*Image reference: website section below https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
◆ Pen holder JPY 1,100 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_903.html
◆ Washi plate JPY 1,210 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_904.html
◆ Washi earrings JPY 1,320 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_932_0_0.html
◆ Goshuincho (temple/shrine stamp book) double-sided collage experience JPY 1,848 (tax incl.)
Currently in production! Announcement coming soon.
◆ [Value sets]
Family Set A (Korokoro + Washi plate): JPY 2,320 (tax incl.)
Family Set B (Korokoro + Pen holder): JPY 2,210 (tax incl.)
Family Set C (Korokoro + Bookmark): JPY 1,880 (tax incl.)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/90/290_1_file.jpg
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_779.html
The time you spend creating together, showing each other, and laughing—“That’s great!”—makes travel memories far more vivid.
And because you can take your piece home immediately, the memories continue even after your trip.
Whether you are a group or an individual traveler, we will guide you according to your schedule.
If you’re looking for a hands-on cultural activity in Japan, please consider Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop.
We look forward to your reservations and inquiries.
▼ Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Inquiries to 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
▼ More detailed workshop info is also available in the “Part 2” blog
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• Customer gallery: Same kit, totally different results! Introducing real guest creations.
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• Customer gallery: Even with the same kit, every result is different! Here are real creations from our guests.
From Google Maps reviews (with photos), we’re introducing this week’s featured works!
Oda Nobunaga appears!
With Washi Korokoro, even the same kit can turn out in countless styles—each person’s result is unique.
We hope you enjoy a moment that unlocks your creativity!
Please enjoy arranging it in your own way!
▼ More detailed workshop info is also available in the “Part 2” blog
▼ Check everyone’s creations on our Instagram!
▼ Check real customer comments and works on Google Maps reviews!
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Mayu “Mino” Diary: My daughter, born on Hinamatsuri
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My daughter’s birthday is on Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
Around this time, cake shops line up with
special Hinamatsuri-only cakes.
Choosing her birthday cake from them is one of my favorite annual joys.
Once, we picked a cake shaped like the Hina dolls themselves.
There was a Hina doll face on top,
and the whole cake was shaped like a kimono, with a gentle peach flavor.
…but my daughter got very upset about eating the “Hina doll face = her face”!
“Don’t bite my face!” she said (laugh).
It looked adorable and felt so spring-like,
and I still remember how delicious it was.
This year, we chose a tart topped generously with strawberries.
(Strawberry tarts might seem classic, but the one we bought is secretly Hinamatsuri-themed.)
Even the time spent choosing from seasonal cakes
feels special—only for someone born on Hinamatsuri.
A precious day once a year.
Feeling grateful that we can celebrate in good health again this year,
we plan to celebrate together as a family.
For questions about this newsletter, please contact us here ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
That’s all for Part 1.
Please continue with Part 2 below—happy reading!
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2274.html
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In a townscape filled with Edo-era atmosphere,
you can enjoy a hands-on Mino Washi craft experience,
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
501-3728
1909-3 Honjumi-cho, Mino City, Gifu, Japan
Workshop contact: Mayumi Sato
Phone 0575-29-3680
FAX 0575-35-1363
Inquiries: https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Please feel free to contact us!
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Media features about our shop!
We’ve received wonderful feedback from many visitors!
Please come and visit us at least once!
▼ “May I Charge Your Battery?” (Japanese TV program) airing
Mino City, Gifu: DIY washi doll experience / Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop video (featuring Yoko Kumada)
▼ NHK broadcast: “Marutto! Gifu” Mino Washi uchiwa fan-making experience
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop / Mino City sightseeing / Udatsu historic streets video
Gifu-chan “Meccha Gifu Wakaru TV” ▼
▼ “Mino Washi Village - Mino City, Gifu is like this” (Mino Tourism Association website)
The Tourism Association website introduces our website under “Experiences” → “Mino Washi”!
▼ Our products were featured in the “Clear Streams Country Gifu” News Letter!
(Press release by Gifu Prefecture Tourism Resource Utilization Division)
A washi kabuto display is introduced as “A new form of Mino Washi”
▼ Website ▼
▼ Rakuten e-commerce site ▼
