ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 4 (5-Monme): Plant-Based Haze Wax

Warosoku Candles, Set of 24

Name: ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 4 (5-Monme): Plant-Based Haze Wax
Brand: ISOBE Warosoku
Price: 5800 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 4 (5-Monme): Plant-Based Haze Wax

¥5,800

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Our shop ships outside Japan only. Meet the people who make these pieces instead, on a private craft visit guided by an interpreter or an English-speaking master.

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Documented

We visited ISOBE in Okazaki, where one family has shaped warosoku by hand for about 300 years.

A taller flame for slower, quieter evenings.

This set of four 5-monme warosoku is made for longer rituals. At approximately 145 mm tall, each candle burns for around 90 minutes—enough for dinner, reading, meditation, or an unhurried bath.

Isobe Candle shapes each piece by hand in Okazaki using 100% plant-based haze wax and a traditional washi-and-rush wick. The result is a bright, resilient flame, minimal soot with proper trimming, and the warm movement unique to Japanese candles.

Key points:

Four long-burning 5-monme candles in a presentation box
Approximately 90 minutes of burn time per candle
Plant-based haze wax; traditional washi-and-rush wick
Handmade in Okazaki, Japan

Specifications

Material (wax): 100% natural plant-based wax from the berries of the haze tree (Japanese sumac)
Material (wick): Rush fibre wrapped in washi (Japanese paper)
Size (each): Approx. 18 mm diameter × 145 mm length
Burn time: Approx. 90 minutes per candle
Quantity: 4 candles, presentation box
Care: Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Origin: Made in Japan
Maker: Isobe Candle. Japan Documented is an official retail partner

Pairs with the S-Gata iron candle stand and other holders made for the hollow core of a traditional warosoku. The stand shown in the photos is sold separately.

Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.