Parking fee (There are two parking spaces available; for the third car and beyond, please use a nearby parking lot, such as Kosei Parking.)

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Ages of participation: 6 to 100 years old；Regarding clothing and belongings: Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring a towel.；Regarding rental items: None in particular.；Estimated time: The tour takes 15 minutes, and the painting experience and souvenir selection take 1 hour. The total time is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.；Minimum number of participants: 1

[Aichi/Okazaki] Solo Travelers Only: Japanese Candle Workshop Tour, Painting Experience, and Souvenir Included | Private Tour with Artisan Explanation of Traditional Craft Manufacturing Site - Photos Allowed

Japan-Aichi , Okazaki

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:2 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Painting experience supported by a female artisan
Tour of the Japanese candle manufacturing site
Traditional Japanese candle as a souvenir

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Product Info

Enjoy a luxurious private experience immersing yourself in traditional Japanese crafts at Matsui Hon-Wa-Rosoku Kobo, a long-established workshop founded in 1907. Start with a 'painting experience' where you can freely paint your favorite designs using acrylic paints on two traditional Japanese candles (approx. 10cm). A female artisan, who is a master of Japanese candle making, painting, and wick winding, will provide careful support, making it safe and enjoyable for beginners and children. Instruction manuals for the painting experience are available in English and Japanese. Your finished work can be taken home on the same day in an elegant box, along with a special handmade iron candle stand, which you can choose from round, square, or cherry blossom shapes. (This course is titled the Candle Story®️ Course.) After painting, head to a 'manufacturing site tour' of Japanese candles, a traditional craft that is extremely rare even in Japan. You can experience up close the techniques of artisans who finish every process by hand using 100% domestic sumac wax. The processes you can see vary by day, so there is always something new to discover each time you visit. After the tour, you can choose a Japanese candle souvenir. (Up to 20000 yen worth of products. If the amount exceeds 2000 yen, please pay the difference.) We offer a special experience that combines 'painting, workshop tour, and souvenir selection,' allowing you to enjoy the charm of traditional crafts with all five senses. * You may take photos of the artisans and the workshop. You may take videos of yourself. Video recording of the artisans and the workshop is permitted for media coverage only. * The order of the experience may vary. * The required time is 15 minutes for the tour and 1 hour for the painting experience and souvenir selection, totaling about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Painting experience supported by a female artisan
A female artisan will carefully guide you through the flow of the experience and tips for painting. You can freely paint your favorite designs, and you can also choose your preferred shape for the iron candle stand from round, square, or cherry blossom shapes. Instruction manuals for the painting experience are available in English and Japanese.
Tour of the Japanese candle manufacturing site
This is a valuable opportunity to see traditional techniques by artisans up close. The explanation content varies depending on the processes of the day. You can see the making of traditional Japanese candles that still remains today. (Leaflets in English and Japanese are available.)
Traditional Japanese candle as a souvenir
After the tour, choose a souvenir from the Japanese candles and other products in the shop.

A Japanese candle artisan preserving tradition

A special treat for yourself

Take home a traditional painted candle as a souvenir

Find healing in the flickering flame of a Japanese candle?

Witness the artisan's technique in every layer

Purchase Notice

Regarding the cancellation of the event:

Events may be canceled in the event of a disaster of warning magnitude.

Other special notes:

There are two parking spaces available. Advance reservations are required for parking. Alternatively, we recommend using public transportation.

Includes/Excludes

Admission fee, consumption tax

Parking fee (There are two parking spaces available; for the third car and beyond, please use a nearby parking lot, such as Kosei Parking.)

Reminders

Ages of participation: 6 to 100 years old
Regarding clothing and belongings: Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring a towel.
Regarding rental items: None in particular.
Estimated time: The tour takes 15 minutes, and the painting experience and souvenir selection take 1 hour. The total time is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Minimum number of participants: 1

Meeting Point

Location Name: 2-33 Juo-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

Address: 2-33 Juo-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: 10:00 - 12:00 Please let us know your preferred time when booking. ・Meeting place: Matsui Hon-Wa-Rosoku Kobo

Experience Location

Location Name: 2-33 Juo-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

Address: 2-33 Juo-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

How to Get There

・For those coming by car: Parking is available in the large parking lot in front of our store, with two spaces closest to the store. Our store is located 200 meters down a narrow one-way street after exiting the Okazaki Interchange and heading towards Nagoya on National Route 1. Turn right at the Shimamachi intersection, then immediately turn onto a narrow one-way street. Our store is on the left. ・For those coming by train: Get off at Meitetsu Higashi-Okazaki Station, take the north exit, and walk 300 meters north until you reach National Route 1. Cross the road, walk 20 meters north, and then immediately turn right onto a narrow one-way street. Our store is on the left side of the street.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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