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Mino美濃
Visit Mino for a half‑day paper lantern festival in early October, otherwise a single day to see the Imai Residence and try local washi.
Mino is a small city in Gifu Prefecture famous for Mino‑washi paper and the annual paper lantern festival. The main sights are clustered near Mino‑shi Station, so a half‑day suffices outside festival dates; add a full day if you want the festival or to explore nearby Seki.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Oct (festival), Apr–Jun for mild weather
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- NGO · QGU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mino110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mino, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic when walking near the railway and keep an eye on festival crowds.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair International Airport (Limited express Meitetsu to Gifu/Nagoya, about 30 min to Nagoya then JR to Mino).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest; Nagaragawa Railway serves the station but limited service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealLocal ramen bowl¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedHotel single room, a night, per person¥6,900 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair International Airport (Limited express Meitetsu to Gifu/Nagoya, about 30 min to Nagoya then JR to Mino) · QGU Gifu Airport (domestic) (Small domestic airport, limited scheduled flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mino: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest; Nagaragawa Railway serves the station but limited service. Walk to most attractions within 10‑15 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Seki (ceramics town)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
JR Tokaido Line from Mino‑shi, about 15 min
Renowned for cutlery and Mino‑yaki pottery.
Gujo Hachiman (water town)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
JR Takayama Line to Gujo‑Hachiman, about 45 min
Nice for a longer day; consider overnight if you want to explore the canals.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mino Kanko Hotel
Singles from ¥6,900; close to central station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel single room1 × 1 night × ¥8,500 | ¥8,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Parking during festival (per car)1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Shuttle bus from temporary lot (per person)1 × ¥200 · check | ¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,720 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,920 per person per day, bed included | ¥18,920≈ US$130 |
Mino Kanko Hotel
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Mino‑washi paper (small sheet) | ¥300–¥800 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local ramen bowl | ¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Parking fee during festivalcheck | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking fills quickly during the paper lantern festival; arrive 2 h before dark or use shuttle from temporary lots (≈¥500).
- Last train on Nagaragawa Railway departs around 22:00; plan return accordingly.Last train on Nagaragawa Railway departs around 10:00 PM; plan return accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nagaragawa Railway Mino‑shi → Seki: about ¥340 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Car rental day: ≈ ¥5,500 (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mino. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct (festival), Apr–Jun for mild weather · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialWikidata – Mino city
- officialMino tourist association
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mino (Gifu), revision 5167858 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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