Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop — Ishikawa Shigyo
Shop Newsletter No. 247
Create your own souvenirs in Mino City, Gifu — the perfect cultural activity for inbound group tours and FIT travelers! Join our fun “Washi Korokoro” workshop and add an authentic hands-on highlight to your Japan itinerary.
At “Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo” …
our atelier is located inside the nationally-designated Preservation District of Edo-period townhouses famous for their “Udatsu” fire-walls.
The building dates back to 1760, offering an immersive heritage setting where your clients can craft unique Mino Washi goods together.
Thank you for checking out our Experience Shop!
★ Google rating 4.9 / 808 reviews (as of 19 May 2025) — still climbing!
Solo travelers, couples, friends, families, corporate incentives — all are welcome!
Groups of up to 45 guests can enjoy the workshop at the same time.
Popular programs include …
Washi Korokoro dolls, paper fans, Washi earrings & piercings, Washi plates, pencil-stands, bookmarks, and more.
Follow the sample or let pure inspiration guide you — create one-of-a-kind Japanese souvenirs!
Over 30 DIY kits in stock.
Please check our opening calendar before you visit — we look forward to hosting your next Japan group tour.
▼ Shop calendar (March–May)▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1584.html
▼ Shop calendar (June–August)▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1710.html
Note — group bookings are welcome outside regular opening days as well.
▼ Official website▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Rakuten EC store▼
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
Recently spring blossoms are everywhere …
A senior staff member showed me Google Lens — now I can identify every flower instantly. Technology makes sightseeing even richer!
Let’s dive into today’s Mino Washi Craft Experience newsletter.
Stay tuned to the end ^^
◆ Today’s Topics ◆
• Group highlight — this time the gentlemen were totally hooked!
• Workshop menu spotlight: make your own bamboo & Washi fan
• Customer gallery — real masterpieces crafted on-site
• Why our shop is the best cultural stop in Mino City for inbound tours
• Looking for flexible workshops for large groups? We deliver high satisfaction and true creativity.
• Educators: perfect for field trips, STEAM classes, and cultural immersion.
• Special programs for special-needs schools and accessibility groups.
• Visitors from every continent have loved our hands-on Washi experiences!
• DIY kits for home workshops, retail pop-ups, or team-building events.
• Instagram contest (Mar–May) keyword: #IshikawaShigyoContestSpring2025
• Mino Tourism Stamp Rally now live — our shop is a partner location.
• Mayu’s “Mino Diary” — epic battle with garden weeds (surprisingly fun!).
Helping you capture happy moments at Ishikawa Shigyo’s Washi Craft Experience Shop.
We had another wonderful time — join us next trip!
Let’s get started ^ ^
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Group focus — this tour’s gentlemen were completely absorbed ^^♪
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Thank you to all the tour operators who choose us for cultural immersion!
Today’s guests booked via a leading Taiwanese travel agency.
They spent five days together on a join-in coach tour and tried our workshop on the final day before flying home.
“A chance encounter creates lifelong bonds.”
After five days on the road they became good friends, crafting and laughing together.
The men in the group were especially engrossed in making Washi Korokoro dolls!
Even senior gentlemen with reading glasses enjoyed the fine work — proving our activity is inclusive and engaging.
Their creativity and enthusiasm were inspiring!
Plan your next Japan incentive or educational tour with us — simple for beginners, yet endlessly deep for craft lovers.
Experience the magic of handmade Mino Washi souvenirs.
▼ Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop — official site
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Opening calendar
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1584.html
◆ Today’s Highlights ◆
• Group spotlight — this time the gentlemen were totally immersed! ^^♪
• Workshop menu feature — today we introduce our Bamboo & Washi Fan experience!
• ≡ Customer Gallery ≡ — real creations by our guests
• Top pick for sightseeing in Mino City — unbeatable access to our Washi Craft Experience Shop
• Searching for high-flexibility workshops? Our programs leave group travelers delighted!
• Teachers — perfect for lesson plans, field trips & cultural immersion!
• Special-needs schools & support groups — inclusive service options available
• Visitors from all over the world love crafting Mino Washi at our studio!
• DIY kit showcase — ideal for home use, corporate team-building or themed retail events
• Mar–May Instagram Contest 2025 keyword: #IshikawaShigyoContestSpring2025
• Mino Tourism Association stamp rally now running — our shop is a participating venue
• Mayu’s “Mino Diary” — epic gardening battle: weeding with smiles (and sore backs!)
We’re here to bring smiles at the Ishikawa Shigyo Washi Craft Experience Shop — another fantastic day together!
Let’s dive in ^ ^
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Group spotlight — this tour’s male guests were glued to their crafts ^^♪
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Thanks to so many tour operators for choosing our hands-on cultural stop!
Today’s guests booked through a leading Taiwanese travel agency.
After a five-night join-in coach tour they visited us on their last morning before flying home.
“Even a brush of sleeves is destiny.”
Traveling together for five days forged new friendships — crafting brought everyone closer.
Surprisingly, the gentlemen were the most focused Washi Korokoro makers!
Reading glasses and all, they dived into the fine work with enthusiasm and creativity.
Add an inclusive, engaging craft break to your Japan group itinerary — simple for beginners, endlessly deep for hobbyists.
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Workshop menu feature: Bamboo & Washi Fan (Uchiwa)
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An essential item for Japan’s hot, humid summers, cherished by locals for centuries.
Just one gentle wave creates a natural breeze that cools without over-chilling.
Our workshop uses supple bamboo spokes and original Mino Washi hand-dyed in Kyoto Yuzen style for a soft, luxurious airflow.
Design your own fan right here in our heritage studio!
• Bamboo frame
• Exclusive Mino Washi patterns — vibrant, lightweight, eco-friendly
Simply cut, paste, and craft a personal fan — perfect travel souvenir.
Pre-cut shapes include rabbits, butterflies, frogs, and plenty of floral motifs.
Feel free to freestyle cut your own letters or designs — kids love adding their names!
Washi Fan Workshop: one side ¥1,100 / both sides ¥1,320 (tax incl.)
Experience it on-site and beat the heat in true Japanese style.
Groups under 10 guests can walk in during opening days.
▼ Opening calendar
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1584.html
▼ Contact & booking
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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≡ Customer Gallery ≡ — inspiration from past guests
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Featured pieces: a Mohawk Owl and a floral Owl couple — Washi Korokoro turned into boy-and-girl owls!
Enjoy unlimited customisation and share your designs with our global community!
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Top pick for Mino sightseeing — unbeatable highway access
Just minutes from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway Mino IC — ideal rest stop between Nagoya, Takayama & Shirakawa-go.
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Why travel planners love our craft stop:
1. Five-minute drive from the highway exit + five-minute walk from coach parking
2. Workshop duration under one hour — keeps itineraries on schedule
3. Guests take their creations home immediately (no drying time)
4. R10 commission back to agencies
5. 10 % shop discount on purchases over ¥1,000 for workshop participants
6. Ultra-flexible designs — every piece is truly original
7. Located in the heart of Mino’s historic Udatsu district
8. Highlighting UNESCO-listed Mino Washi heritage for authentic culture-based tours
9. Proven satisfaction — Google ★4.9 (808 reviews, 19 May 2025)
Perfect Japanese cultural experience for overseas guests and a rediscovery of tradition for domestic visitors.
Original handmade pieces create powerful trip memories!
[Access from major hubs]
Nagoya: 67 km / ~1 hr via Nagoya Expressway & Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy
Takayama: 90 km / ~1 hr 15 min via Chubu Jukan & Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy
Shirakawa-go: 110 km / ~1 hr 15 min via Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy
Gujo-Hachiman: 28 km / ~17 min
Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport: 95 km / ~1 hr 20 min
Toki Premium Outlets: 39 km / ~30 min
Wherever your route, our shop offers the ideal cultural break.
*No private parking on-site — please use municipal lots; staff can meet your group.
▼ Mino City Tourist Map
Hand-drawn map packed with cute local shops!
[Front] https://minokanko.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/30ddbcbb17e8592a50b2d0c9fcab3229.pdf
[Back] https://minokanko.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/90c3049d7dadf0b1aa05f315a3aacf68.pdf
▼ Access guide to Mino City
https://minokanko.com/access/
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Looking for high-flexibility workshops? Our Washi craft experiences guarantee smiles!
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Ideal for schools, companies, clubs, senior travel, NPO tours and more.
Give children a fresh cultural encounter and create unforgettable team memories.
Plenty of availability — group and individual bookings welcome.
Our Washi Korokoro series proves even first-timers can craft truly original pieces.
Staff provide light guidance; detailed illustrated sheets keep it simple.
Follow your inspiration freely!
Beat the heat inside our cool studio — over 30 kit designs await.
▼ Official website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Washi Korokoro catalog
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/00/82/82_1_file.pdf
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▼ Washi Earrings DIY kit & tool rental guidelines
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/84/284_1_file.pdf
▼ DIY menu: Washi plates, pencil-stands, bookmarks, earrings & more
www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/01/23/123_1_file.pdf
▼ Family set: three easy DIY projects
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▼ Washi Korokoro Samurai Series DIY experience
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
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• Calling all educators! Let us help you design engaging lessons, field-trip programs, and cultural-exchange memories for your students.
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For school excursions, study tours, and hands-on STEAM classes,
why not choose the Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo?
We offer craft workshops using authentic Mino Washi, the region’s flagship industry.
Up to 45 participants can enjoy the workshop together in one session.
For groups larger than 45, divide into sub-groups: one makes crafts while the other explores the heritage townscape of Mino City — perfect itinerary rotation!
Below you’ll find sightseeing ideas for the walking group.
Check the links ♪
▼ Discover the charms of Mino — courtesy of Mino Tourism Association
https://minokanko.com/feature/
* Our craft shop is also listed on that page — have a look!
▼ Download Mino sightseeing maps here ♪
https://minokanko.com/pamphlet/
* Remember, Mino isn’t only for mountains and rivers — explore its living heritage, too.
Combine nature with cultural discovery on your next Japan school trip or educational group tour!
Did you know Mino boasts three UNESCO titles?
• 2014 Intangible Cultural Heritage — Handmade Hon-Mino Paper
• 2015 Globally Important Agricultural Heritage — Ayu of the Clear Nagara River
• 2020 World Irrigation Heritage — Sodai Waterworks
Pristine nature and centuries-old craftsmanship have earned global recognition.
Plan lessons around local industries, then
let your students try Mino Washi crafting at Ishikawa Shigyo for full experiential learning.
▼ Bookings & inquiries for our workshop ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Workshop homepage ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
Before or after strolling the town, add a creative break at our studio ♪
Group crafting is magical: focus alone or laugh together as you design.
Whether you follow a sample or go full freestyle, every piece becomes a cherished travel memory.
Share your creations, trade smiles, and bond through Japanese culture.
Let us curate that unforgettable team-building moment for you.
“Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo” is
housed in a 1760 Edo-period townhouse featuring historic Udatsu fire-walls.
A unique venue for authentic Japanese craft workshops!
Group inquiries ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
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Special-needs schools & accessibility groups — new support program!
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We now offer tailored services for special-needs schools and disability-support facilities.
Exclusive offer for groups from special-needs schools or holders of disability IDs:
• One free ¥300 capsule-toy per participant
• 40 % off retail purchases (workshop fee excluded)
Our activities require no complex steps — anyone can create a beautiful piece.
Choose Washi shapes, apply glue, and assemble your own original art.
Perfect for after-school day service trips or facility outings — contact us today!
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Wow! Visitors from 38 countries have enjoyed our workshop!
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International bookings are rising steadily — thank you!
The latest group was from Taiwan; add our craft stop to your Asia-outbound package tours.
We have welcomed guests from 38 nations across six continents.
North & South America: USA, Brazil, Canada
Asia: Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, Timor-Leste, Nepal, India, Israel, Cambodia, Laos, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Pakistan, Malaysia
Europe: UK, France, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Italy
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
…and counting!
We appreciate every visitor and will keep improving to meet global travel expectations.
Browse our expanded line-up of inbound-friendly souvenirs.
▼ Cultural exchange for international students & workers▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_672_0_0.html
The Mino City Washi Promotion Division is currently surveying inbound tourists — stay tuned for fresh destination insights!
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DIY kits for every venue — add creative fun to cafés, hotels, or events!
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Want to offer more than retail? Host memorable craft sessions on-site.
Become a workshop host with our signature Mino Washi kits.
All you need are tables, chairs, glue and scissors — quick setup for tour groups or hotel guests.
Our “Washi Korokoro” series is popular all year round.
After touring Mino, relax with a creative break — up to 45 people at once.
Monthly and seasonal themes drive repeat visits and social-media buzz.
Best-selling themes by month
Jan Zodiac animals & Setsubun ogres
Feb Hina-doll Festival
Mar Easter bunnies
Apr Samurai helm & carp streamers
May Warrior & princess series
Jun Frogs & goldfish
Jul-Aug Bamboo-and-Washi fans
Sep Halloween
Oct-Nov Cute animals (sheep, Shiba-inu, cats)
Dec Twelve zodiac, Daruma, Lucky Cat
We also stock “Good-Luck Charm” and “Historic Samurai & Princess” lines.
Custom kit development available — contact our HQ for B2B collaboration.
▼ Inquiries & reservations ♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Purchase kits ▼
▼ Rakuten kit store
https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/手作りキット/?sid=391090
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Instagram Contest (Mar–May) keyword: #IshikawaShigyoContestSpring2025
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Post your past or present creations — winners receive fabulous Ishikawa Shigyo gifts!
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Mayu “Mino” Diary — the eternal battle with weeds!
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Weeds keep coming back no matter how often I pull them … yet their resilience inspires me.
My trick? Set a clear endpoint — one bucket per day. Small wins build big motivation!
Greeting passers-by leads to friendly chats and even gardening tips. Unexpected community joy!
When no one walks by, I still win the day by filling that bucket — victory over the weeds!
Newsletter inquiries ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
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Craft your own Mino Washi souvenirs in an Edo-period townscape
Mino Washi Craft Experience Shop Ishikawa Shigyo
〒501-3728
1909-3 Honju-machi, Mino City, Gifu, Japan
Shop Manager Mayumi Sato
TEL 0575-29-3680
FAX 0575-35-1363
Mobile 090-5851-4673
E-mail shigyo@jt7.so-net.ne.jp
Website https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
Feel free to contact us anytime ♪
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Our media highlights — come and visit!
▼ “Can I Charge My Bike?” TV show — Washi doll workshop with celebrity Kumada Yoko
https://youtu.be/S8nqVqxGoiI
▼ NHK “Marutto Gifu” — Handmade Washi fan feature
https://youtu.be/Pn995x3oX9Q
▼ Gifu-chan TV “Meccha Gifu Wakaru TV”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKiDL8-xf_w
▼ Mino Tourism Association website features our workshop under “Experiences → Mino Washi”
https://www.minokanko.com/index.php
▼ Gifu Prefecture PR Times press release — our Washi Kabuto ornament featured as “A New Form of Mino Washi”
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000143336.html
▼ Official site
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Rakuten EC store
https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ishikawa-shigyo/
▼ Latest shop news
NEW! March–May opening calendar
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_1584.html
* Group bookings accepted outside listed dates.
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