Omori Japanese Candle shop

Souvenirs

4.0

Omori Japanese Candle is a shop selling traditional Japanese wax candles, located in Uchiko Town, where the wax-making and Washi (traditional Japanese hand-made paper) industries flourished during the Edo and Meiji periods. A section of a wax candle made in the traditional way (which has been handed down for over 200 years) shows a ring-like pattern; with no coloring or decorative motifs, the candles have a simple beauty. These are long-lasting candles that produce little soot and don’t suffer from dripping wax. The candles have attracted a great deal of interest in other countries, and are featured on the website of the British Museum. Omori Japanese Candle is located around 15 minutes’ walk from Uchiko Station.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Kitagunuchikochou Uchiko 2214
Area: Uchiko Area
Phone: 0893430385
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesday, Friday
Parking Lot: Not available (Please use a nearby public parking lot)
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

A unique memento of this charming town!

Reviewedï¼2019.06.28

Although I had earmarked the Candle Shop for a visit prior to arriving in Uchiko, I must have passed-by the unassuming entrance to the shop several times before I realised that the paper lantern with...
Expensive, but make for unique souvenirs

Reviewedï¼2016.07.28

Traditional Japanese candles are unique in that they are handmade and the wax comes from a plant, not paraffin. This shop lets you see them being made and you can buy them - theyre not cheap, so...
local candles for sale

Reviewedï¼2015.11.22

This is just one of the little shops on the historic walking street. Candles are nice, but very pricy. The owner demonstrates how they are made.