An old bridge in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture.
岐阜県美濃市（みのし）は、岐阜県の中心部に位置し、美濃和紙の産地で、うだつのあがる町並みとしても有名です。 美濃市街地には江戸時代中期から明治初期の「うだつ」の 上がる家を中心とした古い町並みが保存されています。 「うだつ」とは、屋根の両端を 一段高くし、火災の時の類焼を防ぐ防火壁のことで、後に装飾が施され富の象徴と言 われています
Mino-shi, Gifu is located in the central part in Gifu Prefecture, is a place of production of MINOWASHI, and is famous also as rows of houses which UDATU goes up.
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History of Mino City, Gifu Prefecture.
Mino City is a city located in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture, in central Japan. The area that is now Mino City has a long history dating back to ancient times, with many archaeological sites and artifacts found in the region.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), Mino was an important center of the production of washi paper, a traditional Japanese paper made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The region’s high-quality washi paper was highly prized throughout Japan and used for a wide variety of purposes, including calligraphy, bookbinding, and artwork.
In the Meiji era (1868-1912), Mino was officially designated as a town, and the local economy began to diversify, with the development of industries such as textiles, ceramics, and lumber. During this time, Mino also became an important transportation hub, with the construction of railways and highways connecting it to other parts of Gifu Prefecture and beyond.
In 2004, Mino was elevated to city status, and today it is home to a population of around 25,000 people. The city’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty continue to be major attractions for visitors, with many tourists coming to explore the region’s historic temples and shrines, hike in the nearby mountains, and experience the local cuisine and traditional crafts such as washi papermaking.
