Blessed with a clear stream,the Nagara River,Mino has flourished as the hometown of Japanese paper since the olden days. The technique of Japanese papermaking with a tradition stretching back as long as 1,300 years has been passed down from generation to generation.Several merchant residences such as the "Former Imai Family Residence",a former Japanese paper wholesaler, still stand intact today in the center of the city,and its townscape,known as old Udatsu-lined streets,has been designated as a conservation district. You will encounter ambient scenery reminiscent of the glory of the Edo period. Udatsu-lined Old Streets MINO-WASHI"AKARI"Exhibition Kyu Imai-Ke Jutaku Ogura Park Kozuchi Kawaminato Lighthouse MINO-WASHI Museum Oyada Maple Festival Access to this town Comments from an overseas visitor

	An Udatsu is a firewall attached to both ends of the roof to prevent the spread of fire. Wealthy merchants competitively raised more decorative Udatsu, and Mino is known as the city preserving the most Udatsu in Japan. 0575-33-1122(Mino City Tourism Division) In and around Izumi-cho,Mino City About 10 minutes walk from Minoshi Station (Nagaragawa Railway)

	Mino invites the public to participate in artwork using Mino Japanese paper for the Akari Art Exhibition every year. The artwork is lit up and exhibited along the Old Udatsu-lined Streets to be judged. The lighted streets are full of romantic atmosphere.(Scheduled to be held in mid October of each year) 0575-35-3660(Mino City Tourist Association, Mino-Washi Akari Art Exhibition Executive Committee) 1959-1 Kajiya-cho,Mino City About 10 minutes walk from Minoshi Station (Nagaragawa Railway)

	Built in the Edo period and known for its Udatsu, this wealthy merchant house was a wholesaler dealing in Japanese paper until around 1941 and is now opened as"Mino History Museum"to the public. Its counter and backrooms remind us of the merchant life in the olden days. 0575-33-0021(Mino History Museum ) 1883 Izumi-cho, Mino 9:00-16:00(Until 16:30 April to September) Tuesdays and the days following national holidays 300yen About 10 minutes walk from Minoshi Station (Nagaragawa Railway)

	Mino was developed as a castle town centering on Ogura Castle and was constructed by Nagachika Kanamori in the early Edo period. This park was opened at the castle sites in 1894. Commanding a view of Mino and the Nagara River,this place is famous for cherry blossoms. 0575-33-1122(Mino City Tourism Division) 1571-3 Izumi-cho,Mino City Free About 20 minutes walk from Minoshi Station (Nagaragawa Railway)

	Kawaminato is a river port opened on the Nagara River by Nagachika Kanamori to transport goods. This area was a bustling trading center for Japanese paper and silk until the railway was constructed in the late Meiji period. Now,a wharf and lighthouse remain as a legacy to the lively old days. 0575-33-1122(Mino City Tourism Division) 1489-3 Minato-machi,Mino City About 20 minutes walk from Minoshi Station (Nagaragawa Railway)

	This paper theme park introduces the history and production process of Japanese paper. Various events with the theme of paper are held and Japanese-paper goods are also available. You will be able to try traditional Japanese paper making for yourself. 0575-34-8111 1851-3 Warabi,Mino City 9:00-17:00 Tuesdays(the following day when Tue. falls on a national holiday)and days following national holidays 500yen,500yen for paper making About 25 minutes by Gifu Bus from Minoshi Station(Nagaragawa Railway)and located immediately adjacent to the Minowashi-no-Sato-Koenmae stop

	Located in the Okunagara Prefectural Natural Park, Oyada shrine is famous for its maple leaves and is referred to as"Kaede-dani(maple valley)".The Maple festival is held from November to the first Sunday of December of each year,and maple leaves color the valley beautifully. 0575-35-3660(Mino City Tourism Association) 2596 Oyada,Mino City About 15 minutes by Gifu Bus from Minoshi Station(Nagaragawa Railway),alight at Oyada Jinjamae stop, and walk about 30 minutes

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	I heard an explanation of the old Udatsu-lined streets at the Former Imai Family Residence and that aroused my interest in the houses, helping me to enjoy the townscape. "Suikinkutsu" sounded very beautiful. I was excited to be able to experience Japanese paper making for the first time at Mino-Washi Museum. The exhibits were also splendid. Udatsu-lined Old Streets Kyu Imai-Ke Jutaku MINO-WASHI Museum