37.5° N  Aizuwakamatsu

Aizu painted sumac-wax candles in Aizuwakamatsu

Aizu painted candles are Japanese candles whose shafts are painted by hand with chrysanthemums, peonies, plum blossoms and lucky patterns. They are named among the exhibits at the 1873 Vienna World Exposition. Ozawa, founded in 1785, still paints them and runs a painting workshop. 1 places, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.

  • Ozawa Candle Shop

    Omachi & Nakamachi

    A Japanese candle shop founded in 1785, in a townhouse built in 1887. It makes Aizu painted candles by hand and runs a painting workshop.

    RinBook the painting workshop. On weekends there is also a scent session.

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