Japanese candle making and painting experience
Honda Mokuro Kogyosho is the only wax manufacturing plant in Japan that produces wood wax from the fruit of the Japanese haze tree using a “tamajime-style press.
In 1792, the massive landslide known as the “Shimabara Great Disturbance and Higo Troubles” caused approximately 15,000 casualties and inflicted devastating damage on the Shimabara Domain. To aid in the reconstruction efforts, the domain encouraged the cultivation of Japanese haze trees, and the wood wax extracted from their fruits became an important industry, significantly contributing to the domain’s economic recovery.
At Honda Mokuro Kogyosho, where tradition is preserved, you can enjoy a “Japanese Candle Making Experience” and a “Candle Painting Experience” where you can actually draw pictures on Japanese candles. The unique and cute Japanese candles are also recommended as souvenirs. You can do both experiences at the same time, and you can also tour the factory.
Information
- address
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545-hei, Oomisaki, Ariake-cho, Shimabara-shi, Nagasaki-ken 859-1413, Japan
- Opening hours
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9:00 – 18:00
- Closed days
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Every Monday
- Participants
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Everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy it.Families, individual groups, travel agencies, tour companies, etc., can also use it for research and homework during summer vacation from the perspective of history and culture.
- Time required
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30 minutes to 90 minutes. Start time can be arranged upon consultation.
- Prices and Booking
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Rates vary by course.
For families and individual groups, please check the booking site below.Booking site: Jalan (external link)
*For groups, travel agencies, and other corporate inquiries, please contact us directly by phone or email.
- Clothing
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Casual clothing is fine. If you are concerned about stains, please bring an apron.
- Seating
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We have Japanese-style tatami seating available. We can also accommodate requests for chair seating or wheelchair accessibility.
- Parking
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Available
*Large tourist buses can be parked. - Access
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- About 6 minutes on foot from Shimabara Railway Omisaki Station.
- About 20 minutes by car from Shimabara Port.
- Other remarks
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- Please be aware that you may be joined by other groups.
- Course details are subject to change, so please be sure to confirm them when you apply.
- We sell products. Shipping via courier is also available. We also accept orders for custom-made products.
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