Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
Workshop Newsletter Vol. 279
Mino City Recommended Spot (Gifu, Central Japan, near Nagoya) | 11 Highlights of an Easy-to-Arrange Mino Washi Experience for Group Tours and Tour Operators *Check the 3rd article!
Thank you, as always, for reading.
[As of January 30, 2026] Google Reviews: 4.9 rating, 1,060 reviews (and counting)
Your warm feedback gives our staff energy every day. Thank you so much, truly.
Our workshop is a hands-on craft experience where you can enjoy Mino Washi by “touching, choosing, and making” (a perfect Japan cultural activity for FIT travelers and group tours alike).
While discovering the charm and tradition of Mino Washi, you can create one-of-a-kind dolls and Japanese souvenirs.
From the gentle texture of washi paper, to choosing colors and patterns, to turning your own creativity into form, this is a five-senses experience of traditional Japanese culture (ideal for Japan group travel itineraries, educational tours, and corporate incentive trips).
Our workshop is located in the heart of Mino City, in the “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami” historic townscape district.
You can enjoy the experience inside an Edo-period building with an “udatsu” dated to 1760, a designated property within an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
From solo travelers to groups of up to 50 guests (about one sightseeing bus), everyone can enjoy the workshop at the same time.
For groups of more than 50, we recommend splitting into a “Mino City stroll & shopping” team and a “craft experience” team for smooth operations.
Couples, friends, families, group tours, and company trips can all share a memorable time together (a great add-on between destinations on a Japan tour route).
Workshop menu options include Washi Korokoro, washi uchiwa fans, washi earrings and piercings, washi plates, washi pen stands, washi bookmarks, and more.
You can follow the sample exactly—totally OK.
You can also customize it intuitively—also OK.
Or you can create it in the style of your favorite theme or character—also OK.
Why not make your very own one-of-a-kind souvenir from Japan?
We offer 30+ kit designs—surely you will find something you want to make.
Please check our opening schedule and come visit us. We look forward to welcoming you.
For reservations of 10 or more guests, we can accommodate you even outside regular business hours. Please contact us to discuss!
For details, please contact us♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Now accepting group reservations♪
For group reservations of 10 or more guests,
all guests who participate in the workshop
receive 10% OFF in-store items.
We’ve put together the workshop menu, pricing, and group capacity in one easy-to-read summary!
Over 1,000 Google Reviews! ★4.9!
Laugh, create, and take it home—check our workshop video!
Workshop menu options include:
Washi Korokoro washi dolls, washi uchiwa fans, washi piercings, washi earrings, washi plates, washi pen stands, washi bookmarks, and more♪
▼ Washi Korokoro Hands-on Craft 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 create it based on your own intuition—also great!
You can even design it to match your favorite character—also great!
Now—let’s make your own one-and-only original souvenir from Japan!
We have 30+ kit designs—you are sure to find a favorite.
Please check our opening schedule before visiting. We look forward to seeing you♪
▼ Shop Opening Days for February, March, and April ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_2182.html
[Important] Please contact us! We can accept group reservations even on days not listed above!!
▼ Website ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group Reservation Information ▼
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ Rakuten EC Store ▼
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◆ Today’s Topics ◆
[Part 1]
・Workshop News This Week | A cozy experience on snowy days. Our “World & Japan Map Sticker Project” is still growing♪
・In-Store Items | A limited-time encounter. Disney items are while supplies last! Hinamatsuri items are arriving one after another!
・11 Reasons It’s Easy to Add to Group Tours | Highlights of Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
・Recommended for Group Travel Activities | Create a one-of-a-kind piece at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop
・Guest Gallery | Even with the same kit, everything turns out different!! Real creations♪
・Mayumi “Mino” Diary | Winter in Mino City, Gifu: snow and snowboard season
[Part 2]
・Our Hometown Mino City: Spring Outing | Find spring on foot! Townscape walk × cherry blossoms × riverside stroll♪
・Group Workshop Guide | Even first-timers are welcome. This is how we run the program♪
・Access | 5 minutes from Mino IC. Convenient location that fits easily into bus tours and group itineraries!
・OEM at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. | Turn that character into washi? Cute Washi Korokoro examples♪
・World & Japan Map Sticker Project | Are you next? Come visit Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. to “do washi”♪
・For a Safe & Comfortable Experience | Support services for guests with disabilities
Starting this time, we’ll introduce everything as a two-part series: Part 1 and Part 2♪
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・Workshop News This Week | A cozy experience on snowy days. Our “World & Japan Map Sticker Project” is still growing♪
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This morning, Mino City was covered in a blanket of snow.
This year, there were forecasts of potentially warning-level snowfall, and I was nervous about how much would pile up—but when I arrived at the workshop, the snow had already been cleared.
I checked with everyone in the company and no one knew who had done it. Then we discovered that a neighbor from our same local community had kindly cleared the snow right in front of the shop.
My heart felt full from that kindness in the cold. Thank you so much.
In the end, snowfall was lighter than predicted, and transportation was not heavily disrupted—what a relief.
Still, for inbound guests who cannot see snow in their home countries, simply seeing snow brought huge smiles.
After visiting us, they were heading to Oku-Mino for a snow experience, but they also enjoyed taking commemorative photos right in front of the snow-covered scenery in Mino City.
The Udatsu no Agaru Machinami historic townscape becomes even more atmospheric with a snowy look, making a winter Japan itinerary feel special just by walking through it.
And after moving from the parking area to the workshop, it’s time for a hands-on Mino Washi craft experience in a warm indoor space.
That comforting feeling the moment you step in from the cold air is one of winter’s unique pleasures.
Touch the texture of washi paper, choose colors and patterns, cut and paste, and bring it to life.
At first, everyone works quietly, but as the pieces near completion, guests start admiring each other’s creations, taking photos, and sharing laughter.
Moments like that warm our hearts too.
The workshop takes 30 to 60 minutes, making it easy to add to a tour itinerary, and you can take your finished piece home right away.
Why not enjoy a one-of-a-kind memory-making experience along with winter sightseeing in snowy Mino City?
Some guests worry because they feel “not good with crafts,” but it’s fine to follow the sample or arrange it freely.
Our staff will support the key points, so even first-timers can join with confidence.
After enjoying the snow, please come experience a warm, happy time of creating together, showing each other your work, and laughing together.
Visit the Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop website here♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
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・In-Store Items | A limited-time encounter. Disney items are while supplies last! Hinamatsuri items are arriving one after another!
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Right now, our shop floor is especially lively♪
This week’s in-store highlights are a two-feature lineup: **“Disney items” and “Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) items.”**
Both lineups feel truly “limited-time,” so if you’re interested, please take a look soon♪
■ Disney Items | Limited to 30 units, while supplies last (no restock planned)
Disney items have appeared in our Washi Korokoro series.
The cute rounded shape pairs perfectly with the gentle feel of Mino Washi, making them very popular in-store.
And here is the important notice. This time, these items are:
・Limited to 30 units only (ends when sold out)
・Available only while supplies last (no restock planned)
・We have already received orders, and the remaining quantity is steadily decreasing.
If you’re thinking “I’m interested!” please come soon.
You can see the actual items in-store and purchase them on the spot.
They’re perfect as travel memories or gifts.
Please come meet Mickey and friends in their adorable Washi Korokoro form♪
■ Hinamatsuri Items | Add handmade warmth to make spring celebrations even more special
Right now, our shop is filled with spring’s main stars: Hinamatsuri items.
We offer a variety of materials as well.
Mino Washi Hina dolls (gentle texture, elegant presence)
Chirimen fabric Hina dolls (soft and cute, warm Japanese feel)
Glass Hina dolls (sparkling and gorgeous, great for modern rooms too)
Even with the same “Hina dolls,” different materials create different expressions and moods.
Please enjoy finding the one that makes you think, “This is the one!”♪
And here’s one more happy point.
For eligible items, we will make a personalized name plaque for free!
(For celebrating a precious child, it adds a strong sense of “one-and-only” specialness.)
Here are a few recommended ways to choose Hinamatsuri items:
・Welcome one as the “main” Hina set for your beloved child
・For families with two daughters, it’s lovely to have a shared Hina set plus an additional one for the other child
・Enjoy different sizes for different display locations, such as your family home and your own home
Gentle expressions and warmth that only handmade items can create.
Why not welcome this spring together with Hinamatsuri items from Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.?
If you’re thinking, “I’m curious about both Disney and Hinamatsuri…!”
please compare the real items in-store.
Our staff will be happy to help you choose the perfect one♪
~~~ Disney Item Description ~~~
A cute, round Mickey Mouse.
The Mino Washi used as the material is a traditional Japanese paper with over 1,300 years of history.
The way it pops back up again and again reminds you of energetic, resilient Mickey.
Mickey Mouse has brought smiles across generations, and his brightness pairs beautifully with the warmth of washi paper.
This celebratory item is made with the craftsmanship passed down at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd., founded in 1902.
▼ Visit Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.’s workshop website here♪
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ More detailed information about Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. is also introduced in the second-half blog♪
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・11 Reasons It’s Easy to Add to Group Tours | Highlights of Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
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To planners at travel agencies creating packaged tours and Japan group tour itineraries:
“We want to add a highly satisfying activity in a 30–60 minute slot between transfers.”
In that case, we recommend Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.).
We’ve summarized the key reasons it fits easily into a Mino City sightseeing plan—especially for tour operators and group travel!
1) Large acceptance capacity!
[Up to 50 guests per session] × 6 sessions = up to [300 guests per day].
Outside workshop time, it’s easy to combine with “Udatsu no Agaru Machinami historic townscape sightseeing” or a visit to the “Mino Washi no Sato Kaikan.”
2) Flexible duration options!
Adjust to your itinerary: [30 minutes following the sample] / [45–60 minutes for creative making].
With 15 minutes for turnover preparation after each session, the next session can start smoothly and efficiently.
3) Completed on the spot → take it home right away!
No waiting time for drying—your piece is completed on the spot.
You can depart for the next destination on time.
4) An easy-to-join experience design for everyone
Suitable for all ages (preschool children can join with a guardian).
Unlimited use of Mino Washi parts makes both “follow the sample” and “creative making” very popular—create a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
5) For travel agencies: R10 return program available
As a group-arrival benefit, we offer a return program for travel agencies.
6) Strong direct-from-manufacturer shopping!
Over 600 types of Japanese paper goods and Japanese souvenirs available in-store.
In addition, you can also use the **10% OFF group benefit on purchases totaling JPY 1,000 or more** (group perk).
7) Easy access: about 5 minutes from Mino IC
About a 5-minute drive from Mino Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
It’s about a 5-minute walk from the parking area to the workshop, so the flow is simple and smooth.
8) The venue itself is “the sightseeing”
The workshop is held inside an [Edo-period house].
Located in the center of a tourist area, the “special trip feeling” starts the moment you step into the building.
9) A “Mino Washi” experience that lets you enjoy Japanese culture with all five senses
Touch, cut, and paste—create.
This program lets you fully experience Japan’s traditional craft industry, “Mino Washi,” in a hands-on way (ideal for Japan cultural tours and group itineraries).
10) Highly rated reviews add peace of mind!
[As of January 30, 2026] Google Reviews: 4.9 rating, 1,060 reviews (and counting)
11) Free Wi-Fi available
Convenient for on-site information sharing and for participants to post photos during the trip.
If you’re a travel agency thinking, “This is exactly what we’ve been looking for,” please feel free to contact us.
So that even large groups can enjoy the experience with confidence, our staff will warmly guide you on the day of your visit.
We look forward to welcoming you^^
▼ Group reservation inquiries (we can accommodate outside business days, too)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
▼ Workshop website
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
▼ Group reservation guide (50 guests per session × 6 sessions = 300 guests/day)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/43/343_1_file.pdf
▼ For more details about Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop, check the second-half blog♪
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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 a hands-on activity for elementary, middle, and high school events; children’s clubs; family trips; PTA parent-child trips; company trips; corporate training; sports clubs; senior clubs; NPO/volunteer groups; and cultural experience tours.
“We want to give children an experience they can’t get in everyday school life.”
“We want to create fun memories together.”
In moments like these, please consider a warm, shared time at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.), where everyone can create, show each other their work, and laugh together.
▼ See how much fun everyone is having at Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Workshop—watch the video!
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[Estimated workshop duration]
Course 1 (follow the kit sample): about 30 minutes
Course 2 (creative arrangement): about 45 to 60 minutes
After the experience, we allow a changeover time (about 15 minutes) to prepare for the next group
Eligibility: preschool age and above (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian)
With so much freedom, both “not-so-handy” and “very handy” guests can enjoy it with peace of mind♪
You can choose either “follow the sample” or “creative making.”
You’re also welcome to search craft ideas on your smartphone and customize it in your own style.
Some guests even say, “Is it really okay to be this free?”—but our staff will firmly support the key points.
Your finished piece will be completed on the spot, and you can take it home right away.
[Sample of selectable workshop menus (tax included)]
[Planned release of new experiences in 2026]
■ Washi Korokoro “Summer Creatures” JPY 1,210 (tax included) planned
■ Mini Photo Frame Experience JPY 1,210 (tax included) planned
Right now, each person in charge is creating the experience content at full speed so guests can enjoy it as soon as possible!
Stay tuned!!
[Washi Korokoro]
The popular “Washi Korokoro” series offers a rich lineup—animals, good-luck motifs, zodiac signs, samurai warlords, and seasonal events—so choosing is part of the fun.
◆ Washi Korokoro: Make Your Zodiac Animal JPY 1,210
(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 Assortment JPY 1,210
Maneki-neko (beckoning cat), ninja, frog, goldfish, kitten, owl, daruma, shishimai (lion dance), Monchhichi, red oni, kabuto helmet, Kenshi Ichimatsu, Kenshi Uroko, Hime-chan, and more
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/87/287_1_file.png
◆ Washi Korokoro Koinobori (Blue/Red) JPY 1,320
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◆ Washi Korokoro Samurai Warlords Series JPY 1,320
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/02/69/269_1_file.jpg
◆ Washi Korokoro Hinamatsuri Doll Making Experience JPY 2,420
◆ Parts kit to transform any Washi Korokoro into Hinamatsuri dolls JPY 100
With these parts, any kit can transform into Hinamatsuri dolls^^
*Image reference: from the February–April poster (sample)
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/lsc/lsc-upfile/catalog/03/24/324_1_file.pdf
[Mino Washi Paper Goods Craft Experiences]
◆ Gold Washi Bookmark JPY 770
*Image reference: the section below on the website https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/shop.html
◆ Pen Stand JPY 1,100
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_903.html
◆ Washi Plate JPY 1,210
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_904.html
◆ Washi Earrings / Washi Ear Clips JPY 1,320
https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_932_0_0.html
◆ Goshuincho (Temple Seal Book) Double-Sided Collage Experience JPY 1,848
Currently in production! Announcement coming soon♪
◆ [Value Sets]
Family Set A (Korokoro + Washi Plate): JPY 2,320
Family Set B (Korokoro + Pen Stand): JPY 2,210
Family Set C (Korokoro + Bookmark): JPY 1,880
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https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/news/detail_779.html
That time of creating together, showing each other your work, and laughing “That’s so good!” makes travel memories feel so much richer.
And because you can take your creation home right away, the memories continue even after you return.
We can guide both groups and individual travelers to fit your schedule.
When searching for a hands-on activity, please visit Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.).
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
▼ For more details about Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop, check the second-half blog♪
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・Guest Gallery | Even with the same kit, every piece turns out different!! Real creations♪
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Not only the commercialized “Washi Korokoro” products—original creations are also quietly being born at our Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)^^
We are always amazed by the unique works that come from children’s free imagination.
Instead of following the sample, they transform favorite characters and personal motifs into shape—this freedom is the charm.
The popular Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. item “Washi Korokoro” offers endless expression depending on the maker’s ideas.
Not only children, but adults too can get absorbed and return to a childlike sense of wonder.
Why not create your own original piece together at Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop?
Here is this time’s featured creation♪
Hand-drawn Daruma!
Everyone—please enjoy your own arrangement too♪
▼ For more details about Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop, check the second-half blog♪
▼ Check out everyone’s creations on Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd. Workshop Instagram♪
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・Mayumi “Mino” Diary | Winter in Mino City, Gifu: snow and snowboard season
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It’s snow season. Do you like winter snow?
I love it.
There are many reasons, but the biggest one is snowboarding.
When snow piles up, it instantly lifts my mood♪
From Mino City, Gifu, if you drive north on the national road for about two hours, you’ll reach a ski resort area.
It’s great to live somewhere that makes it easy to head out for winter activities.
When I was in elementary school, we had ski school as part of our classes, and I remember going out with my grade—and sometimes the whole school.
Back then, PTA parents raised funds for the children by holding bazaars at sports day events and collecting recyclables, so the kids could have that experience.
I also served as a PTA officer at my daughter’s school, and in recent years the activities have been scaled back, so the burden feels lighter than it used to be.
That’s why I felt renewed gratitude, realizing again how much the PTA officers in my time truly did for the children.
Now, back to snowboarding.
This year there’s plenty of snow, so the ski resort conditions look promising.
I’ve replaced the gear I used to rent, waxed my board, and I’m fully ready.
…But the hardest part is “making time to go ride.”
Unlike when I was single, once you become a mother, your own time naturally gets pushed back.
On my commute, when I see cars heading north with snowboards and skis loaded up, I can’t help thinking, “Lucky… I want to go too.”
Winter still has a long way to go. I hope I can make time somewhere this year and get up to the snowy mountains.
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https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
That concludes the first half.
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In an Edo-era townscape filled with old-world charm,
you can enjoy a hands-on Mino Washi paper goods craft experience.
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.)
〒501-3728
1909-3 Honjyu-machi, Mino City, Gifu, 501-3728, Japan
Workshop Contact: Mayumi Sato
Tel: 0575-29-3680
FAX: 0575-35-1363
Contact us here: https://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/contact/shop.html
Website: http://www.ishikawa-shigyo.com/
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Media coverage of our shop!
Our guests have been loving it!
Please come and visit us at least once♪
▼ “Degawa Tetsuro no Juuden Sasetemoraemasenka?” broadcast
Mino City, Gifu | Washi doll hands-on craft experience | Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.) | Video featuring Yoko Kumada
▼ NHK broadcast “Marutto! Gifu” | Mino Washi uchiwa fan craft experience
Ishikawa Mino Washi Paper Goods Workshop (Ishikawa Paper Goods Ltd.) | Mino City, Gifu sightseeing | Udatsu no Agaru Machinami historic townscape | Video
Gifu-chan “Meccha Gifu Wakaru TV” ▼
▼ Mino Washi Village: What Gifu’s Mino City is like | Mino City Tourism Association website
On the Tourism Association website under “Experiences” → “Mino Washi,” our website is introduced!
▼ Our products were featured in the “Clear Stream Kingdom Gifu” Newsletter♪
(Press release by Gifu Prefecture Tourism Resource Utilization Division)
A “Washi Kabuto” decoration is featured as a “new form of Mino Washi.”
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▼ Rakuten EC Store ▼
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■【Yamashita in development】Summer creatures are joining Washi Korokoro!
■Summer catalog items | New product news!
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