Udatsu-lined Old Streets

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Located in Mino City, this historic district is famous for its "Udatsu" walls, which were traditional fireproof barriers and a symbol of wealth for Edo-period merchants. Mino is a 1,300-year-old production center for "Mino Washi" paper. Walking past the historic houses decorated with paper lanterns offers a deep insight into Japan’s architectural beauty and merchant heritage. It’s a photogenic and culturally rich area where tradition and elegance are perfectly preserved.

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Visiting Udatsu Wall Historical District (Mino City), Gifu| Japan 360º VR TOUR

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Gifu Prefectural Tourism Federation

Udatsu-lined Old Streets

Address
1959-1 Kajiya-cho, Mino-shi, Gifu
Website
https://minokanko.com/seeing/category/history-culture/p5973/
Operator
Mino City Tourism Association

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