What to know
The Mishima Candle Shop (三嶋和ろうそく店, Mishima Warōsokuten) in Furukawa has been crafting and selling traditional Japanese candles (warosoku) for over 240 years. Housed in a historic building in Furukawa's old town, the shop offers a peek into its fascinating interior. At certain times, you can watch candle-making demonstrations right in the store.
This candle shop served as a filming location for the popular NHK morning drama "Sakura" (2002). In the series, the heroine Sakura lived in the house as part of a homestay program while teaching at the local school.
The shop is about a five-minute walk from the station.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:30 to 17:00
- Closed
- Wednesdays, January 1 to 3
- Admission
- Free
- English name
- Original name
- Mishima Candle Shop
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