Ino-Cho Paper Museum

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The Ino-Cho Paper Museum is a specialist paper museum located approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Ino Station (on the JR Dosan Line). The Museum was opened in 1985 with the aim of helping to revitalize the production of Tosa Washi (Tosa traditional handmade paper), one of Japan’s traditional handicrafts. The permanent exhibitions include displays on the history of Washi traditional paper, the related cultural traditions, the materials and tools used to make Washi paper, etc. There are also papermaking demonstrations and opportunities to try your hand at making paper yourself. Special exhibitions are held on ongoing basis. It costs 400 yen to have a go at making two sheets of colored paper or eight postcards in the Papermaking Experience Corner. The papermaking experience activity takes around one hour; groups of 10 or more people are requested to book in advance.

Spot details

Address: Kouchi Pref. Agawaguninochou Saiwaimachi 110-1 Map
Area: Around Niyodo River Area
Phone: 0888930886
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (The next day in case of public holiday), 12/27-1/1/1/4
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 500 yen, Elementary, middle and high school students 100 yen
Parking Lot: Available(Large-sized vehicles3spaces, Cars50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Washi paper tour

Reviewed : 2023.04.08

It was an interesting tour, learning about Japanese paper but I had no interest prior to the tour. Watching the demonstration was the best part.
Excellent place to learn more about the art of washi Japanese paper making

Reviewed : 2020.03.14

This is an excellent place to learn more about the art of washi Japanese paper making. This area has long been known as a center of production and this museum is the town of Inos main visitor...
Great little museum

Reviewed : 2019.10.17

Can across this museum by chance as we were staying nearby in Ino, but I would highly recommend a visit if you are nearby. This delightful museum tells the history and process of making washi paper...