Togashi Candle Shop (Picture Candle Painting Experience)
These candles have a long and distinguished history, and were among items presented to the Tokugawa government by the daimyo (feudal lords) when they traveled to Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Hand-painted, detailed, brightly colored patterns are popular. Learn how to paint these traditional patterns in the Togashi Candle Shop with gentle guidance, and you will be able to make your own picture candle in around an hour.
More Information about Togashi Candle Shop (Picture Candle Painting Experience)
Street address
- 10-52 Sannomachi Tsuruoka City Yamagata
Access
- A 7-minute walk from JR Tsuruoka Station
Opening Hours
Closed
- The third Sunday of the month
Best season
- All year
Point
- Be gently guided in how to create traditional patterns, and you'll be abe to create a picture candle yourself in around an hour.

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