🏮【Gifu・Mino City】 Beyond the light lies a thousand years of craftsmanship.

A town of Japanese paper that soothes the soul. "It feels as if time flows more slowly here." Nestled in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Mino City is home to the culture of "Honmino Paper," which has been passed down for over a thousand years. The townscape exudes a nostalgic charm. 📜 Strolling through the "Udatsu" townscape, you'll encounter white-walled townhouses, soft light streaming through lattice windows, and the faint aroma of Japanese paper wafting through the air. This area has been designated as a National Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings. One of the highlights is the Washi Akari Art Museum, where lights made from Honmino Paper create a magical ambiance. The gentle glow of these lights softly eases the fatigue of your journey. 🌙 Every October, the "Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition" is held, transforming the nighttime townscape into a canvas of luminous art. The enchanting atmosphere feels like a scene from a movie. You can also try your hand at traditional papermaking or relax with tea at a townhouse café. It's the perfect place to visit when you want to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life. ⸻ 📍【Mino City】 (Home of Mino Washi) Tokiwa Town, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture 🚃 About a 10-minute walk from Nagaragawa Railway "Mino City Station" (approximately 90 minutes from Nagoya Station) 🎟 Washi Akari Art Museum: Admission 300 yen ⸻ 🔖 Not just a tourist spot, but a place to travel as if you were living there. The light of Japanese paper teaches us the luxury of "quiet beauty."