Aizu Painted Candles are one of Aizu’s most well-loved traditional crafts. Aizu Painted Candle Festival was started in order to let people all over Japan (and all over the world) know about this traditional craft, and to give people an appreciation for the work that is needed to make every single candle. Take in the picturesque snowy scenery in Aizu-Wakamatsu City by candlelight this winter. Aizu Painted Candle Festival takes place at Tsurugajo Castle and Oyakuen Garden on the second Friday and Saturday of February.
| Website | http://www.aizu.com/erousoku/ (Japanese) |
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| Contact |
Secretariat of the Aizu Candle Festival Executive Committee |
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| Event details |
From: 12 February 2021 Until: 13 February 2021 Recurrence: Takes place annually on the second Friday and Saturday of February. |
| Access | Held at Tsurugajo Castle, Oyakuen, Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence), in Aizu-Wakamatsu City View directions |
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| Getting there | By Train: 20 min by bus from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station |
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