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Gifu · Paper Making Tourism

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Gifu · Paper Making Tourism

Famous for Mino washi, a UNESCO heritage craft known for thin, strong paper with a history spanning 1,300 years. Key experiences include cormorant fishing paper, lantern making, and workshops. Infrastructure is culturally developed with a 7/10 rating, welcoming cultural tourism.

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Famous for Mino washi, a UNESCO heritage craft known for thin, strong paper with a history spanning 1,300 years. Key experiences include cormorant fishing paper, lantern making, and workshops. Infrastructure is culturally developed with a 7/10 rating, welcoming cultural tourism.

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Best season
Spring and Autumn
Difficulty
6
Region
Japan, Gifu Prefecture

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