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Ino Paper Museum
Ino Paper Museum · Japanese Paper Museum in Ino · いの町紙の博物館 · Japanese Paper Museum in Ino · いの町紙の博物館
Ino Paper Museum explores the history and production of Tosa washi, the traditional Japanese paper made in this region. See the materials and tools in the exhibits, and try a papermaking workshop. It offers a look at how paper is made.
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Visitor information
Admission
Exhibition admission is ¥500 for adults and ¥100 for elementary, junior high, and high school students. The papermaking workshop costs an additional ¥500. Adults taking the workshop receive the ¥400 admission rate, making admission and the workshop ¥900 total. You do not pay a workshop fee for an exhibition-only visit.
Opening hours
The museum opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It closes Mondays, or the following day when Monday is a public holiday, and December 27–January 4. A temporary renovation closure is scheduled for November 16, 2026–March 31, 2027.
What to see at Ino Paper Museum · Japanese Paper Museum in Ino · いの町紙の博物館
From Raw Materials to Paper
The exhibits show the uses of Tosa washi and how raw materials become paper. Explore the papermaking tools, then add a hands-on papermaking workshop.
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How to get to Ino Paper Museum · Japanese Paper Museum in Ino · いの町紙の博物館
The museum's official directions give about a 10-minute walk from JR Ino Station. The Nikobuchi bus boarding point and museum entrance are different locations. If visiting both, arrange the order around your bus departure.
Visit tips
Temporary Closure Scheduled From November 2026
A temporary closure is scheduled for November 16, 2026–March 31, 2027. Leave the museum out of trips during that period and check the latest notice.
Questions about Ino Paper Museum · Japanese Paper Museum in Ino · いの町紙の博物館
Is the papermaking workshop included in admission?
The workshop costs extra. Adults taking the workshop pay ¥400 admission plus ¥500 for the workshop, a total of ¥900. For an exhibition-only visit, regular adult admission is ¥500.
Museum Admission, Hours, and Access From JR Ino Station Papermaking Experience and Registration Conditions
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